Senior Nuclear Medicine Physicist
The closing date is 28 May 2026
We are offering a fixed term contract of up to a year for maternity cover with our friendly, enthusiastic team at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge as a Band 8a Senior Nuclear Medicine Physicist.
We work in a large, newly refurbished department that offers a wide range of diagnostic procedures and therapies, including SIRT, PRRT and PSMA. We have three SPECT/SPECT-CT systems, a PET-CT scanner and a large radiopharmacy. This year we are installing state-of-the-art imaging equipment in the form of 3D SPECT-CT and LAFOV PET-CT machines. We also provide MPE/physics support for four Nuclear Medicine departments at regional hospitals. We are a forward-thinking group with close ties to the University of Cambridge, and we are involved in some exciting research projects, especially early phase MRT trials.
We are keen to make our service the best that it can be, and that includes a commitment to developing our team professionally. You would be encouraged to lead on your own projects, and supported in working towards registration as a Higher Specialist Scientist.
Candidates expecting to submit their MPE portfolio soon are encouraged to apply; appointment would initially be at a lower banding, pending registration.
If you would like to find out more about the position, please contact Sarah Heard (s.heard2@nhs.net) to arrange an informal chat or a visit.
Main duties of the job
Playing a lead role in the delivery of scientific services and radiation safety support to the Nuclear Medicine department, including advice at MPE level.
Providing similar support in person and remotely to our partners across the region.
Initiating and managing R&D projects and audits to ensure that we are applying best practice and optimising our procedures.
Participating in the duty physics rota (therapies, dosimetry, equipment QC, troubleshooting etc.).
Managing and training junior physicists, and providing radiation training to NM & PET staff and other hospital groups working with ionising radiation.
Full details are in the Job Description attached.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th May 2026.
Interviews are due to be held on 10th June 2026.
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good honours degree in physics or closely related subject
* HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
* RPA2000 certified Medical Physics Expert for Nuclear Medicine
* PhD in a relevant area
Experience
* Knowledge and experience commensurate with the requirement for a Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine
* Experience of staff management or team leadership
* Experience in a similar post
* Relevant research experience
Knowledge
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of procedures and practices in Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
* Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT equipment and quality assurance testing
* In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of other imaging modalities, radiation protection and radiotherapy
* Expert knowledge of radionuclide therapy procedures including dosimetry
* Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of radiopharmaceutical production and Radiopharmacy techniques
Skills
* Able to operate highly complex gamma camera, PET-CT scanner, image processing and radiation counting/monitoring equipment
* Able to prioritise, exercise initiative and manage own work
* Able to propose and manage the introduction of new investigations and equipment
* Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects to other professional groups
* Able to manage and conduct research
* Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
* Able to use word processing, spreadsheet and database computer packages
* Computer programming skills; ability to analyse data by creating or modifying spreadsheets and databases
* Able to administer radioactive therapies to patients
* Able to provide advice to patients on risks due to procedures
* Knowledge of management issues at diploma level or equipment
* Computer networking and PACS
* Publication/presentation track record
* Knowledge of: IDL, Matlab or Visual Basic
* Knowledge of software quality assurance
* Knowledge of complex mathematical calculations associated with multi-compartment system
* Knowledge of Monte Carlo modelling in Nuclear Medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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