Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0521 |
Summary
The clinical services we support provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging procedures. We also support a range of radionuclide therapies, including PRRT, PSMA, Radium, SIRT and radioiodine treatments. We are a an EANM accredited Centre of Excellence for Theranostics and were awarded the 2021 BNMS Innovation Award for our outpatient therapy service during the Covid-19 pandemic. We support approximately 20 new clinical trials a year across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET. In addition to our imaging facilities, Southamptons modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturers Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. This allows us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focussed on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative group of clinical scientists with strong links to the University of Southampton. You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the groups growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas.We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, specific details can be discussed as part of the interview process. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development. 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. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane. Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at a lower band as appropriate and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025. If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.