Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine in Cardiff

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision; Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

Our values: Caring, Respectful, Accountable. VCC is an amazing place to work and develop your career. It is undertaking a 5-year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. This programme will see VCC moving into a new purpose-built cancer hospital, providing opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities, and increase flexible working practices.

VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward/staff benefits and support package. For more information on this vacancy please contact the recruiting manager, who will be pleased to discuss it with you. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview: We're excited to advertise a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (or someone close to registration through STP/Route 2) to join a friendly and supportive team delivering a wide range of nuclear medicine services. The role includes involvement in diagnostic imaging, quality assurance, image processing, and a growing portfolio of radionuclide therapies including Lu-177 PRRT, I-131 and Ra-223, as well as clinical trials and service development.

It's a particularly exciting time to join us as we prepare to move into the new Velindre Cancer Centre, opening in February 2027. The new hospital will provide a state-of-the-art environment for patients and staff, with modern facilities designed to support innovation, research and excellent patient care.

Outside work, Cardiff offers the best of both worlds. As Wales's capital city, it provides all the benefits of a modern, vibrant city, with excellent restaurants, culture and sporting events. At the same time, some of the UK's most spectacular scenery is right on your doorstep. Beautiful beaches along the South Wales coast and world-class hiking in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park are both within around an hour's drive, making it an ideal location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

This post is fixed term for 12 months due to the needs of the service. The role of the post-holder is to provide clinical scientist expertise in the field of Nuclear Medicine. The role involves autonomy and personal responsibility. The post-holder is required to participate in the routine clinical service (both diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinical trials. The post holder is expected to take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students. The role involves using highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology, dealing with hazards such as radiation and biological samples. Interpreting and complying with extensive legislation is an essential part of the post-holder’s duties. The post-holder will be required to contribute to staff and service development in Velindre Cancer Centre, both within and outside the department. Liaison with professional colleagues, including senior medical staff, the MPE and RPA, is an essential requirement of the post-holder’s duties.

Working for our organisation: At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales. As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life. Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide. Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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