Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust wishes to appoint a highly motivated Band 7 Clinical Scientist within the Department of Nuclear Medicine.

This role will be based at Northampton General Hospital in the provision of a Nuclear Medicine scientist service for University Hospitals Northamptonshire (UHN).

The successful applicant is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist, ideally with some experience across all areas of Nuclear Medicine.

The UHN Nuclear Medicine service is provided over two sites – Northampton General Hospital (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital (KGH). It covers a wide range of diagnostic tests and therapeutic studies.

There are four gamma cameras across the two sites; one dedicated cardiac, one standard gamma camera and two others with CT capability. There is an onsite radiopharmacy at NGH. The molecular radiotherapy service includes iodine ablation therapy, thyrotoxicosis therapy and Xofigo.

The department participates in clinical research trials. PET‑CT is provided at NGH by Alliance Medical Ltd for which UHL currently provide RPA, RWA and MPE services.

There will be full support from and access to the Nuclear Medicine team at UHL, including the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Specialist Clinical Scientists and Clinical Scientists. There would be flexibility for time to spend in Nuclear Medicine at UHL for expansion of knowledge and management support, including meetings and CPD. This may involve onsite visits to UHL and remote working.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will prioritise and manage their own work to provide scientific support to the service. The post holder will apply a broad range of scientific skills, knowledge and experience in Nuclear Medicine and will liaise closely with the scientific, medical, technical, nursing and other staff to deliver an effective diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine service.

About us

In 2023, with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners, we developed a vision and strategy to act as our compass until 2030.

We are focused on four primary goals:

- high-quality care for all,

- being a great place to work,

- partnerships for impact, and

- research and education excellence.

Our strategy is underpinned by our values – they are the foundation of a positive culture, and we will work to ensure they translate into an everyday reality for all.

- we are compassionate,

- we are proud,

- we are inclusive, and

- we are one team.

Our strategy enables us to look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for people in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and beyond.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job responsibilities

Maintain and develop Nuclear Medicine instrumentation, procedures and computing facilities.

Provide advice and assistance to clinicians and other staff on issues relating to Nuclear Medicine.

Ensure instrument quality assurance and the quality control programmes are correctly carried out; ensure equipment is operating correctly and carry out fault finding to resolve equipment problems.

Dispense and administer radionuclide therapy to patients and assist with the development of patient therapy services.

Assist with the maintenance and development of common procedures and protocols.

Liaise with the RPA and RPS staff to ensure day to day work meets the requirements of relevant radiation legislation.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.

Training & Qualifications

- Good Honours Degree in Physics or equivalent MSc in Medical Physics or relevant qualification or experience.

- Registered as a Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics (or working towards such a registration).

Experience

- Solid knowledge of fundamental Physics and Nuclear Medicine principles.

- Significant experience of implementing Nuclear Medicine principles in practice.

- Practical experience with a wide range of Nuclear Medicine equipment.

- Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications for Nuclear Medicine diagnosis and therapy.

- Understanding patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.

- Working understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, including: IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR 2016.

- Able to use spreadsheet applications (e.g. MS-Excel) to store and analyse complex datasets.

- Able to use word‑processing applications (e.g. MS‑Word) to produce professional reports and other documents.

- Specific experience of the following areas would be highly desirable: Radiopharmacy; Myocardial Perfusion Imaging; Positron Emission Tomography; Programming and system modification skills in Nuclear Medicine computer systems.

Communication and relationship skills

- Communicate complex information to diverse hospital staff groups. Maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.

- Communicate with patients / public within the specialist area.

- Teach complex concepts to physics students and other trainees.

Analytical and Judgement skills

- Understanding a range of work procedures and practices, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge.

- Understanding patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure.

- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.

Skills

- Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on equipment and for manipulating liquid and solid radioactive materials.

- Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding).

- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods, and when subject to frequent unpredictable working patterns.

- Experience of Radiopharmacy production and / or doseddispensing would be desirable.

Planning and organisation skills

- Prioritise and manage own work; exercise initiative when dealing with issues within work; manage efforts effectively as a team member within own specialist area of competence.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others.

Other requirements specific to the role

- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing circumstances; understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation; infected material (clinical and putrescent radioactive waste); electrical hazards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

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