Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to write complex information in an accurate and concise way.
- Skills
Able to self-manage and to manage others.
- Skills
Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Skills
Good time management skills.
- Skills
Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise and communicate to all grades of Trust employees and management.
- Qualifications
1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Qualifications
Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
- Qualifications
HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Qualifications
RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe
- Knowledge and Experience
Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
- Knowledge and Experience
Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
- Knowledge and Experience
Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge and Experience
Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
- Knowledge and Experience
High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
- Knowledge and Experience
In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
- Qualifications
Have or be working towards RPA or RWA certification
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience of quality systems
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics to join our dynamic team in Radiation Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy to support routine radionuclide imaging and non-imaging, and our busy molecular radiotherapy service.
The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered clinical scientist and a certificated MPE (Medical Physics Expert) with relevant experience. If you have an HCPC registration but are not yet MPE certified, we encourage you to apply for this role at a lower band, with full support to obtain your MPE certification within an agreed timeframe. We also offer the chance to extend your qualifications to include RPA or RWA certification.
What We Offer:
- A key role within the Diagnostic and Oncology Directorates of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, providing clinical, scientific, and technical services across both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites.
- Active involvement in our Molecular Radiotherapy Service and support for PET-CT.
- Comprehensive training and development across all disciplines and career stages, including support for staff undertaking HSST, STP, RCT, and other professional certifications.
- Opportunity to access personal development time (half a day per week) to help you build your MPE portfolio if not already certified.
- Relocation package available (please enquire for details).
Main duties of the job
- Collaborate with the Nuclear Medicine Physics team to ensure radiation practices within the Nuclear Medicine Departments comply with regulatory standards, national guidelines, and best practices.
- Provide expert advice on patient imaging optimisation, quality assurance, radiation dosimetry, radiation safety, and the interpretation of scientific data.
- Take a leading role in our Molecular Radiotherapy Programme, overseeing services like Ra-223 Xofigo, In-patient and Out-patient I-131 therapies.
- Work closely with the Heads of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Physics to further develop and expand our services, introducing novel therapies where appropriate.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled scientist to make a real impact in a growing and supportive team, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in providing high-quality care while advancing nuclear medicine practices.
Apply today to be part of this rewarding and pioneering service!
Previous applicants need not apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Principal Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine Physics with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Maidstone, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Clinical scientist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Oct 2026.
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