Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre. The role involves providing clinical scientist expertise in nuclear medicine, participating in routine clinical service, and contributing to clinical trials. It includes diagnostic imaging, quality assurance, image processing, and radionuclide therapies. The post-holder will also take a leading role in teaching and training staff and students.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical scientist expertise in the field of Nuclear Medicine.
- Participate in the routine clinical service (diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinical trials.
- Take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students.
- Use highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology.
- Interpret and comply with extensive legislation relevant to the role.
- Contribute to staff and service development within Velindre Cancer Centre.
Essential criteria
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
- Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £50,129 – £57,365 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 16d
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Velindre Cancer Centre
Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
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 opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (or someone close to registration through STP/Route 2) to join a friendly and supportive team delivering a wide range of nuclear medicine services. The role includes involvement in diagnostic imaging, quality assurance, image processing, and a growing portfolio of radionuclide therapies including Lu-177 PRRT, I-131 and Ra-223, as well as clinical trials and service development.
It'sa particularly exciting time to join us as we prepare to move into the new Velindre Cancer Centre, opening in February 2027. The new hospital will providea state-of-the-artenvironment for patients and staff, with modern facilities designed to support innovation,researchand excellent patient care.
Outside work, Cardiff offers the best of both worlds. As Wales's capital city, it provides all the benefits of a modern, vibrant city, with excellent restaurants,cultureand sporting events. At the same time, some of the UK's most spectacular scenery is right on your doorstep. Beautiful beaches along the South Wales coast and world-class hiking in theBannauBrycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) N
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