Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 5,678,000 - 7,571,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Study bursaries

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday pay enhancements

NHS discounts

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a registered clinical scientist to lead and co-ordinate Nuclear Medicine aspects of clinical trials at Gartnavel General Hospital. The role focuses on research, governance, radiation protection and trial delivery within a busy PET/CT and MRT service.

The post offers opportunities to develop expertise in Nuclear Medicine research within a clinical environment, with visa sponsorship considered where eligible.

Qualifications

• Registered as a HCPC Clinical Scientist.
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics, Clinical Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET imaging, radionuclide therapies.
• Experience with clinical research, trials, audit or service development in healthcare.
• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation including IRR/IR(ME)R and their application in Nuclear Medicine.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and development of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and PET services.
• Provide specialist scientific and technical expertise in analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex imaging and non-imaging investigations.
• Act as a duty physicist, providing day-to-day operational, scientific and radiation protection support.
• Lead and contribute to planning, quality assurance and implementation of Nuclear Medicine equipment and software systems.
• Lead and contribute to clinical trials, research projects and service development initiatives.
• Deliver teaching and supervision to staff, students and trainees.
• Support compliance with radiation legislation, governance and quality management systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics, Clinical Science or related field

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

The department of Nuclear Medicine in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a registered clinical scientist to support clinical trials within the department. Based within the Nuclear Medicine team at Gartnavel General Hospital where the majority of Clinical trials are hosted you will help lead and co-ordinate the Nuclear Medicine aspects of clinical trials and research within the department, ensuring studies are delivered safely, practically and in line with governance, radiation protection and research requirements. The role is funded by Research and Innovation for the support of Clinical Trials in Nuclear Medicine. It is expected that this will take most of the time and that the post holder will not generally be involved in the routine work of the department except in as far as it intersects with Trials, Research and Audit work. This is a rare opportunity for a recently qualified clinical scientist to develop their knowledge and experience of Nuclear Medicine in a research capacity within a clinical environment. The Nuclear Medicine service at Gartnavel General Hospital delivers the regional (West of Scotland) PETCT Service, a wide ranging Molecular Radiotherapy service with dedicated in and out-patient facilities and a conventional Nuclear Medicine service. Each of these services is heavily involved in Clinical Trials and research. Several MRT treatments are delivered on a national basis. The PETCT centre has 2 PETCT scanners, with a replacement 48cm scanner due to be installed this year.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Gartnavel General Hospital
• Fixed-term for 12 months
• Shift pattern to be confirmed

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and development of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and PET services
• Provide specialist scientific and technical expertise in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex clinical imaging and non-imaging investigations
• Act as a duty physicist, providing day-to-day operational, scientific and radiation protection support across the service
• Participate in the planning, implementation and quality assurance of highly specialised Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment and software systems
• Lead and contribute to clinical trials, research projects, service development initiatives and the introduction of new techniques into clinical practice
• Deliver teaching, training and supervision to scientific, technical, medical and healthcare staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Support compliance with radiation legislation, governance requirements, departmental policies and quality management systems

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics, Clinical Science or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET imaging, radionuclide therapies and associated clinical, scientific and technical principles
• Experience of supporting or undertaking clinical research, clinical trials, audit, service evaluation or development work within a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation and regulatory requirements including IRR and IR(ME)R and their application within Nuclear Medicine services
• Demonstrable experience of analysing complex scientific and clinical data and communicating findings effectively to a range of professional audiences
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

NM Head of Sector, Sandy Small, [e-mail], 0141 301 7900

Information for Candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.