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. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
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 & Clyde, supporting around 45,000 patient investigations annually. You will be part of a friendly, skilled, and dedicated multidisciplinary team including clinical scientists, technologists, consultant clinicians, radiographers, nurses, and administrative professionals. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to support the delivery and ongoing development of Nuclear Medicine services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
This panGlasgow role has a base site at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and routine working across all Nuclear Medicine sites within the service. Working hours are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing 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.
* 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/or experience required to do the job
* 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 delivering safe, high‑quality patient‑focused care within NHSGGC.
Benefits
* A wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance the employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
* 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.
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
* National and local NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
EEO and Equality Statements
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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