Job summary
Join Gloucestershire Hospitals as a Nuclear Medicine Principal Physicist!
We're looking for a passionate professional to advise on the safe and optimised use of ionising radiation and act as a Medical Physics Expert within our Nuclear Medicine departments. You'll provide scientific support across imaging, therapy, radiation protection, quality assurance, and more, while also training the next generation of clinical scientists.
Gloucestershire Hospitals is a fantastic place to work because of our people. Our Nuclear Medicine team, Medical Physics group, and Practitioners collaborate closely, creating a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone works toward the same goal: excellent patient care.
Our role offers hands-on experience with day-to-day operations, routine QC, and optimisation projects across a wide range of gamma camera studies. You'll also have the chance to shape the future of the service, with future planned developments including a new department in Cheltenham with new gamma cameras.
We're committed to your growth, offering strong leadership support, a highly regarded Quality Improvement Programme, and connections across the Southwest for a wide professional network. Join us and make a real impact while expanding your expertise and portfolios.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the organisation and provision of commissioning and routine performance testing of Nuclear Medicine diagnostic imaging and non-imaging equipment in the Nuclear Medicine departments.
Lead the programme of routine quality control (QC) of imaging and non-imaging equipment including isotope calibrators, gamma counter, radiation and contamination monitors and gamma cameras.
Be the Medical Physics Expert in the field of Nuclear Medicine as defined in IR(ME)R 2017. Have an in-depth knowledge of the legislation associated with ionising radiation, including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 and the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009.
Lead scientific training for trainee clinical scientists, clinical technologists and radiographers.
Analyse nuclear medicine procedures to optimise patient dose and image quality and advise on safe working practices.
Assist in the development and maintenance of scientific aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic services and radiation protection in the Nuclear Medicine department.
Lead and develop new techniques and processes. To disseminate the work locally, regionally and nationally, making presentations at national meetings.
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
With a strong sense of community, Gloucestershire is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the great outdoors. With its beautiful countryside, excellent schools and cultural festivals, it's a great place to live and work.
Details
Date posted 30 October 2025
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 8a
Salary £55,690 to £62,682 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 318-25-T0684
Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Job responsibilities
Carry out audit of staff and patient doses in Nuclear Medicine and to provide dose data for national databases. To investigate and analyse, using complex calculations, irregular staff and patient doses and to make appropriate recommendations.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of comprehensive operating manuals for all procedures carried out within the areas of radiation safety audit, patient dosimetry and quality control. To ensure that all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
Teach and train Trainee Clinical Scientists and Technologists. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is accredited by the National School of Healthcare Science for STP training and by IPEM for Clinical Technologists training. To provide radiation protection training to other professional groups and GLOSRAD customers.
To carry out where appropriate the calibration of specialist instruments used in commissioning and performance testing of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* MSc in Medical Physics
* HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
Desirable
* Certificate of competence as a Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine
* Certificate of competence as an RPW or RWA
* Leadership Course
Experience
* Nuclear Medicine Work Experience post-registration
Desirable
* Previous experience in a leadership role
Knowledge, Skill, Abilities
* Experience of performing routine QC on imaging and non-imaging equipment and able to analyse results and recommend most appropriate course of action.
* Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Radiation Protection Legislation and how it applies to Nuclear Medicine.
* Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to deliver training.
* Good organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to establish good working relationships with staff in and outside the department.
Desirable
* Knowledge of software, e.g. Isostock, CRIS, PACS
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Employer's website Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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