Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine Physics)

Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine Physics)

Main area Clinical Support Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 188-CL401124

Site University Hospital Southampton Town Southampton Salary £46,148.00- £52,809.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Closing Today at 23:59 Interview date 17/01/2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job

We have a unique opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ABOUT THE TEAM
The successful candidate will work as a member of a friendly team of clinical scientists responsible for the medical physics provision of work with unsealed radioactive substances, primarily at UHS, and on occasion supporting outside centres.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the group’s growing involvement in research.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice.

Qualifications / training required

• Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

• Work with ionising radiation
• Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry

Aptitudes and skills required

• Analytical skills
• Strong numerical and statistical skills
• Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

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