Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine
Velindre Cancer Centre
Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
19 days left
Job description
We're excited to advertise a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre. This is a fantastic opportu...
The role of the post-holder is to provide clinical scientist expertise in the field of Nuclear Medicine. The role involves autonomy and personal responsibility.
The post-holder is required to participate in the routine clinical service (both diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinicaltrials.
The post holder is expected to take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students.
The role involves using highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology, dealing with hazards suchas radiation and biological samples.
Interpreting and complying with extensive legislation is an essential part of the post-holder's duties.
The post-holder will be required to contribute to staff and service development in Velindre Cancer Centre, both within and outside the department.
Liaison with professional colleagues, including senior medical staff, the MPE and RPA, is an essential requirement of the post-holder's duties.
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We'd be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with colleagues, trainees or anyone who may be interested.
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Undergraduate Physics or equivalent degree
- MSc in Medical Physics, physical science or equivalent
- Membership of profession or scientific organisations
- Completion of route 2 training or the National School of Healthcare Science STP scheme and subsequent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or for non-UK candidates the certainty of getting registration).
Desirable
- Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good writing skills when writing documentation and procedures
- Good communication skills conveying scientific issues to colleagues and patients.
- Ease of maths calculations.
- Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
- Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
- Able to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software
- Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
- A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
- Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience training and working within a Nuclear Medicine department; working in a patient facing role and with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of using and performing quality assurance on a range of technical equipment such as a SPECT/CT, radionuclide calibrator and gamma counter. Including experience in image processing.
- Experience in the delivery of radionuclide therapy to patients, some of which require lead aprons to be worn and prolonged periods of standing during the delivery of the therapy.
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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