Specialist Clinical Scientist - MPE Nuclear Medicine Physics

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine to join their team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will provide scientific support in diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, along with responsibilities in education, equipment management, and research. A bachelor's degree in Physics and relevant certifications are required. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary between £55,690 and £62,682.

Qualifications

• BSc (Honours) Physics or equivalent, relevant MSc or higher degree.
• Certificate of completion of STP training scheme, or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist.
• Medical Physics Expert certification with RPA2000.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality scientific support in nuclear medicine.
• Support Selective Internal Radiotherapy (SIRT) service.
• Provide education and training for medical physics staff.
• Manage equipment and procurement.

Skills

Communication of complex information

Complex calculations for radiation dosimetry

Scientific leadership

Organizational skills

Proficient in computer systems

Education

BSc (Honours) Physics

Certificate of completion of STP training scheme

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist

Medical Physics Expert certification with RPA2000

Tools

Computer systems for data processing

Job description

Job Summary

Medical Physics Expert - Nuclear Medicine – Band 8a (or Band 7 linked‑progression post). We're looking for a dedicated Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine to join our friendly and forward‑thinking team at UHBW. This is a Band 8a Specialist Clinical Scientist role, with the option of a Band 7 linked‑progression post for candidates working towards MPE certification.

Based at Bristol Royal Infirmary, the Nuclear Medicine Physics team of six supports a wide range of services, including three NHS diagnostic departments, two private PET/CT centres (Bristol and Taunton), and a SIRT service. The role involves travel to partner sites and is part of the wider Diagnostic Medical Physics Group.

Responsibilities

• Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET, providing high quality scientific support in nuclear medicine and radiation protection to NHS hospitals and private imaging centres across Bristol and Somerset.
• Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in therapeutic nuclear medicine, to support a Selective Internal Radiotherapy (SIRT) service.
• Provide education and training for medical physics and other staff, continually learn and adopt best practice, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Involvement in equipment management and procurement, including advising clinical departments on purchase of equipment and computer software.
• Planning and carrying out research and innovation projects, developing individual expertise, publishing and presenting, and applying for grant funding where appropriate.

Aptitudes

• Able to communicate highly complex information (e.g. radiation protection and risk information) to other professional groups, patients, clinical colleagues and support staff.
• Able to make judgements involving highly complex calculations, e.g. estimating radiation doses to staff and patients from administered radioactive materials.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect for confidentiality; sympathise with patient care in clinical settings.
• Influencing a wide range of colleagues in developing and introducing scientific systems.
• Able to concentrate when subject to unpredictable patterns such as dealing with complex radiation dosimetry calculations.

Qualifications and Training

• BSc (Honours) Physics or equivalent, relevant MSc or higher degree.
• Certificate of completion of STP training scheme, or equivalent.
• HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist.
• Medical Physics Expert certification with RPA2000.

Desirable

• PhD or research experience.
• Management & leadership experience and training.
• Professional recognition and involvement.
• Planning and carrying out research, presenting at conferences and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Systems thinking for pushing forward NHS matters.
• Involvement with Quality Systems and UKAS Accreditation schemes.

Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and considerable experience across the full range of working procedures and practices in nuclear medicine physics and radiation protection.
• Able to prioritise and manage own work.
• Provide scientific leadership and advice to different staff groups in carrying out projects.
• Developing and enhancing knowledge, undertaking CPD sufficient for HCPC registration and for maintenance of MPE certification.
• Experience to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects.
• In‑depth understanding of relevant legislations, national standards and other professional guidelines.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to plan and organise work to provide a highly specialist clinical scientist and technical service.
• Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity for making precision measurements and adjustments on both test equipment and complex specialist nuclear medicine equipment.
• Able to lift moderate loads within the hospital and for transportation between hospitals for regular nuclear medicine quality assurance tests (equipment weighing up to 8 kg).
• Ability to design and develop specialist image and data processing software to meet specific needs.
• Proficient in computer systems; setting up documents, spreadsheets and databases and extracting and collating information for complex calculations such as radiation dosimetry.

Employment Details

• Pay scheme: Agenda for change.
• Band: 8a.
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year, pro rata.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Working pattern: Full‑time.
• Reference number: 387‑DT1557‑LH‑B.
• Job location: Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol, BS2 8HW.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Recruitment

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.