Principal Clinical Scientist B8a

Job details

• Job reference: 251810
• Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
• Job closing date: 19/07/2026
• Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
• Location: Gartnavel General Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 02/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Nuclear Medicine, Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to support the delivery and ongoing development of Nuclear Medicine services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Nuclear Medicine is part of the Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering (DCPB), one of the largest medical physics and engineering services in the UK. The Nuclear Medicine service provides a full range of diagnostic imaging, non‑imaging tests, theragnostics and radionuclide therapies across multiple major hospital sites in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, supporting around 45,000 patient investigations annually.

Our teams work across Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gartnavel General Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and the Royal Hospital for Children, providing specialist services regionally and nationally. You will be part of a friendly, skilled, and dedicated multidisciplinary team including clinical scientists, technologists, consultant clinicians, radiographers, nurses, and administrative professionals.

The post holder will provide specialist scientific, clinical and technical support to a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine services, including SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology and radionuclide therapies. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to image analysis, interpretation and reporting, act on the duty physicist rota, and support safe and effective service delivery in a highly regulated clinical environment. This post is part of a service expansion which will allow us to deliver an imaging service between 8:00 and 20:30 (Mon – Sun) and as such you will work 4 x 9 hours shifts totalling 36 hours per week.

The post holder will act as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for the service.

You will play an active role in radiation protection, quality assurance, equipment performance and clinical governance, ensuring compliance with IRR17, IR(ME)R and relevant Scottish regulations. The role also includes involvement in research and development, teaching and training of staff and students up to MSc level, and support for service improvement initiatives across the Board.

This post is suited to an HCPC‑registered Clinical Scientist with specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a large, complex service. The post holder must have a certificate of competence to allow appointment as a Medical Physics Expert or already be on the list of MPEs.

Glasgow has a number of outstanding museums and art galleries, is the home of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, as well as several internationally renowned orchestras. The city is within 30 minutes of the beautiful Loch Lomond area and an easy drive to several ski areas. The city is a perfect base for those interested in outdoor pursuits such as climbing, walking and mountain biking.

Visits to the Department and to meet other staff are strongly encouraged.

Prospective applicants can discuss the posts informally with: Sandy Small, Head of Nuclear Medicine – NW Sector, email: Sandy.small2@nhs.scot, Telephone: 0141 3017900

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