Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

The closing date is 28 January 2026

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The Nuclear Medicine Service is a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment facility based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with satellite facilities at Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham Children's Hospital. The case mix is highly specialised, and this is reflected in the range of investigations and treatments that are provided. The Service actively participates in R&D. The post holder will provide scientific support across the broad range of Nuclear Medicine and PET diagnostic and research imaging investigations, non-imaging tests and wide range of radionuclide therapies.

This will include service development and clinical audit, quality assurance of imaging and non-imaging equipment, first line equipment maintenance and liaison with equipment manufacturers, processing of patient images and non-imaging data. The post holder will have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly IRR
17 and IRMER
17 ionising radiation regulations.

The post holder will have knowledge and experience in the field of Nuclear Medicine, possess excellent organisational and IT skills and be able to participate in developing the service in line with the best national and international standards.

You will work as part of the Nuclear Medicine physics team to provide scientific support to the on-site Nuclear Medicine department and PET centre as well as support the Nuclear Medicine departments at Heartlands and Good Hope hospitals. This will include: equipment QC, image optimisation work, ensuring legislative compliance, provision of ad-hoc scientific advice, be involved with and support the provision of radionuclide therapies, perform first-line equipment maintenance and liaise with manufacturers, processing of imaging and non imaging test, training of staff in radiation protection, the disposal of radioactive waste, the maintenance of radiation safety and the keeping of appropriate records, be able to handle unsealed radioactive liquids and body fluids and to be able to manipulate these safely and accurately with due regard to radiation and microbiological safety, participate in radiation decontamination procedures and clean-up of hazardous radioactive spills when required.

You may be called upon in the event of a major radiation incident (by those on the first line call out duties) to assist in the setting up of and providing support at either the A&E Dept or a Remote Monitoring Unit including possible out of hours attendance. You will undertake, and keep appropriate records of, Continuing Professional Development in order to enhance practice and meet the conditions of state registration.

You will actively participate in the Trust Personal Development & Review System.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

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For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description

• Honours degree in Physics or other relevant subject, or equivalent
• Relevant higher degree (e.g. MSc, MPhil, PhD) or equivalent
• Completion of NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council
• Membership of IPEM or other relevant…