Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

The post holder is a member of a team of scientists providing comprehensive scientific support to the Nuclear Medicine service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and external customers, including the Nottingham PET/CT Centre. The role requires a high level of specialist clinical‑scientific knowledge to support the delivery of safe and efficient services. The post will involve contributions to all scientific aspects of the service, including supporting a wide range of clinical procedures (diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy), radiopharmacy, performance and analysis of quality assurance tests, teaching and training, maintenance of the quality management system, and service development and research.

Location:

The post holder will undertake activities at both Nottingham City Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and will be required to travel to the sites of external customers.

• Provide scientific support to the nuclear medicine clinics (including MRT) according to the duty physicist rota and as required at other times.
• Participate in the QA programme for equipment in the section.
• Perform radiopharmaceutical product release.
• Conduct image analysis of Nuclear Medicine investigations in preparation for reporting.
• Perform quantitative analysis of patient investigations and reporting where appropriate.
• Provide scientific support to staff and patients in the nuclear medicine clinics.
• Support the delivery of the molecular radionuclide therapy service.
• Maintain the Nuclear Medicine quality management system.
• Participate in training and development of staff within the Nuclear Medicine Section.
• Participate in research and service development.
• Process and report complex clinical investigations.
• Resolve complex equipment‑related issues to ensure smooth delivery of service.
• Support the radiopharmacy service as required.

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (preferred).
• STP trainee within 15 months of completion – appointment on Annex 21 of Band 7 until training completion.
• Strong specialist clinical‑scientific knowledge and experience supporting Nuclear Medicine services (diagnostic and molecular radiotherapy).
• Ability to perform radiopharmacy, quality assurance and quantitative analysis.
• Experience teaching, training and service development.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We are committed to diversity and to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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