As a Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist based at our teaching hospital in Norwich, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine services that directly improve patient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply your scientific expertise to ensure the safe, effective, and innovative use of radioactive materials and advanced imaging technologies.
You will contribute to the optimisation of imaging protocols on 3 of our SPECT/CT imaging systems and for our independently owned PET/CT camera, undertake complex data analysis in such areas as kidney GFR evaluation, support the delivery of radionuclide therapies, and ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated scientist who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous learning, and translating scientific principles into real-world clinical impact. Whether you are an experienced clinical scientist, newly qualified or completing your training and are looking to develop your career, you will be supported to expand your skills, contribute to service development, and participate in research, teaching and innovation.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Scientific Practice
* Support the delivery of diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging and radionuclide therapy services.
* Optimise imaging protocols and undertake quantitative image analysis.
* Perform and oversee quality control of imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
* Provide scientific advice to clinicians, radiographers, and technologists.
Radiation Safety & Governance
* Ensure compliance with IRR17, IRMER17, and local radiation safety policies.
* Contribute to risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
* Support the Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) functions as appropriate.
Service Development & Research
* Participate in research, innovation, and evaluation of new technologies or techniques.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of new clinical protocols.
* Support departmental teaching and training for trainees, technologists, and students.
Operational & Professional Duties
* Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.
* Participate in departmental meetings, CPD activities, and professional networks.
* Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and patient-focused working environment.
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates who have either completed a structured training programme or are on their way to completion may be appointed within the Annex 21 category and supported to progress to Band 7 once competencies, experience, and HCPC registration requirements are met.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
* Good Honours degree in Physics or equivalent physical science
* Masters degree in Medical Physics
* Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientist
* Corporate membership with the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
Experience
* Experience of commissioning or testing different types of Nuclear Medicine equipment
* Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of ionising radiation with unsealed radionuclides, including equipment failure, procedural defects and human error
* Competent computer literacy, including databases, Microsoft Office and other software packages.
* Experience of administration of radionuclide therapies
Skills
* Knowledge of UK legislation relating to the use of unsealed radioactive materials within a hospital environment.
* Knowledge of operational principles of gamma cameras and other radiation counting devices.
* Good scientific skills, particularly the ability to produce, validate, analyse and report data including the use of electronic spreadsheets and databases
* Research and development skills
* Publications in peer review journals
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Willingness to work in hazardous environment including exposure to radioactive material
* Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
* Able to lift medium weight testing instrument cases.
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.
Benefits
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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