Clinical Scientist

• Clinical & Scientific Practiceo 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 & Governanceo 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 & Researcho 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 Dutieso 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.

• Flexible working hours
• 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
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Essential

• 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.

Essential

• 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

Essential

• 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