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Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Location
Salary
£55,690 - £62,682 per annum
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
26 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
24 Mar 2026

Job overview

Are you an MPE in nuclear medicine physics?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team. There are approximately 10 clinical scientist, technologists and radiopharmacy technicians in the team who are committed to prioritising patient care. In this role you will be supported by senior management.

MPCE provides physics support to one on-site gamma camera as well as one other site, who both offer a range of imaging procedures. Medical physics directly manages the non-imaging diagnostic and MRT service and is about to commission a brand new state of the art radiopharmacy.

A minimum requirement is to be a MPE in nuclear medicine physics as you will support the day to day provision of nuclear medicine physics services.

Strong scientific skills are vital to ensure the safe delivery of nuclear medicine procedures.

We have a strong track record of supporting managerial and leadership training. We will also support the successful candidate to achieve RWA or RPA certification

Main duties of the job

You will participate in the nuclear medicine physics service which is part of a multi disciplinary team (including both Oncology and Radiology). the physics service provides support to the Trust's gamma camera which is operated by staff in the Radiology department. The service also provides support to the nuclear imaging department at Walsall Manor Hospital which has one gamma camera. Scientific support for the sentinel lymph node service is provided for both organisations.

The nuclear medicine section in medical physics directly manages the molecular radiotherapy services (including I-131 and Ra-223) , a number of non-imaging diagnostic services and radiopharmacy services.

The post will be responsible to the Head of Radiation Safety Services. For full details please see the job description and person specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please se the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post advertised.