Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

This post is only open to internal applicants
Main duties of the job

We have a unique opportunity for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist to join our team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Nuclear Medicine Physicist to work in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.

About The Team
The successful candidate will work as a member of a friendly team of clinical scientists responsible for the medical physics provision of work involving unsealed radioactive substances, primarily at UHS, and occasionally supporting outside centres.

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 European Neuroendocrine Tumours Centre of Excellence.

In addition to our imaging facilities, Southampton's modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturer's Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. These facilities, and the expertise of the radiopharmacy group, allow us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focused on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will support our clinical, diagnostic and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the group's 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, with the potential for a mixture of on-site and remote working. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria

• Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)

Desirable criteria

• PhD in a related field
• Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
• Chartered Scientist (CSi)
• Post-graduate research expertise in a related field

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Work with ionising radiation
• Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
• Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
• Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET

Desirable criteria

• Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
• Evidence of research experience
• Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing

Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria

• Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems

Desirable criteria

• IDL / Python proficient
• Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together