Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. The Nuclear Medicine service is part of the Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering and provides a full range of diagnostic imaging, non‑imaging tests, theragnostics and radionuclide therapies across multiple major hospital sites. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will support the delivery and ongoing development of Nuclear Medicine services.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
This is a pan‑Glasgow role with a base site at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and routine working across all Nuclear Medicine sites within the service. The position is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Contribute to image analysis, interpretation and reporting as part of a multidisciplinary team, act on the duty physicist rota, and support safe and effective service delivery in a highly regulated clinical environment.
* 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.
* Participate in research and development, teaching and training of staff and students up to MSc level, and support service improvement initiatives across the Board.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and experience required
* HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with specialist experience in Nuclear Medicine.
* Final‑year trainees on a formal Clinical Scientist training programme considered for appointment at Band 6 until HCPC registration is achieved.
* In‑depth knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures, instrumentation, quality assurance and radiation protection.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex clinical and technical information.
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a large, complex multidisciplinary service.
* Experience of supporting, advising and working collaboratively with clinical, scientific and technical colleagues.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and delivery of safe, high‑quality patient‑focused care within NHSGGC.
What We Offer
* Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
* Development opportunities, including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
NHSGCC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers flexible working options where possible. The organisation is a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces community.
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