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 detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We have a unique opportunity for a 3-year fixed term Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our growing 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.

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

Southampton has an Imaging Infrastructure Support Service partnership with Siemens Healthcare, which has seen over 130 imaging systems replaced and our radiology services expanded. For molecular imaging, two SPECT/CT systems are in use in our refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. PET/CT services are provided on site by Alliance Medical with MPE and RPA support from UHS Medical Physics.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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, 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. 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 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, 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 [email protected].

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, we’d 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 you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.