Specialist Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £64455.00 - £74896.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0013 |
Summary
The services include: advising clinical and other staff on Nuclear Medicine physics and other aspects as required, measuring andcalculating radiation doses to patients, staff and others from Nuclear Medicine procedures, developing the Nuclear Medicine service byintroducing novel procedures and examinations, administering patient therapies and ensuring the safety of patients, staff and membersof the public during and following the therapy (in relation to radiation exposure and contamination). Ensuring Nuclear Medicine procedures are performed correctly and that equipment is operating safely and accurately, investigatingcomplex faults in Nuclear Medicine equipment, evaluation, selection, procurement, installation and acceptance testing of equipment,ensuring R&D projects and clinical trials are performed safely and legally, ensuring compliance with a diverse range of legislationrelating to the use of radioactive materials and the operation of the Radiopharmacy, providing advice and protocols for performing andanalysing patient procedures. This is a specialist role,with the freedom to initiate action within broad scientific principles as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics. The post holder leads at least one specialist area e.g., diagnostic nuclear medicine, unsealed source therapy or PET-CT The postholder has advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Physics and acts as a Medical Physics Expert(MPE) in their specialist area(s). The post holder provides specialist scientific support and advice to Consultants, clinical, scientific, andtechnical staff on highly complex issues and the interpretation of relevant guidance related to Nuclear Medicine. They will engage in optimisation of clinical protocols and in the development of translational techniques and procedures in conjunctionwith clinical colleagues. The post holder undertakes specific research and development activities, and keeps abreast of new developments in their field.