NHS Scotland
Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine
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The Role
The department of Nuclear Medicine in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a registered clinical scientist to support clinical trials within the department. Based within the Nuclear Medicine team at Gartnavel General Hospital where the majority of Clinical trials are hosted you will help lead and co-ordinate the Nuclear Medicine aspects of clinical trials and research within the department, ensuring studies are delivered safely, practically and in line with governance, radiation protection and research requirements. The role is funded by Research and Innovation for the support of Clinical Trials in Nuclear Medicine. It is expected that this will take most of the time and that the post holder will not generally be involved in the routine work of the department except in as far as it intersects with Trials, Research and Audit work. This is a rare opportunity for a recently qualified clinical scientist to develop their knowledge and experience of Nuclear Medicine in a research capacity within a clinical environment. The Nuclear Medicine service at Gartnavel General Hospital delivers the regional (West of Scotland) PETCT Service, a wide ranging Molecular Radiotherapy service with dedicated in and out-patient facilities and a conventional Nuclear Medicine service. Each of these services is heavily involved in Clinical Trials and research. Several MRT treatments are delivered on a national basis. The PETCT centre has 2 PETCT scanners, with a replacement 48cm scanner due to be installed this year.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location: Gartnavel General Hospital
- Duration: Fixed-term for 12 months
- Working Pattern: Shift pattern to be confirmed
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and development of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and PET services
- Provide specialist scientific and technical expertise in the analysis, interpretation and reporting of complex clinical imaging and non-imaging investigations
- Act as a duty physicist, providing day-to-day operational, scientific and radiation protection support across the service
- Participate in the planning, implementation and quality assurance of highly specialised Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment and software systems
- Lead and contribute to clinical trials, research projects, service development initiatives and the introduction of new techniques into clinical practice
- Deliver teaching, training and supervision to scientific, technical, medical and healthcare staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Support compliance with radiation legislation, governance requirements, departmental policies and quality management systems
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and Experience Required
- Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics, Clinical Science or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, PET imaging, radionuclide therapies and associated clinical, scientific and technical principles
- Experience of supporting or undertaking clinical research, clinical trials, audit, service evaluation or development work within a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation and regulatory requirements including IRR and IR(ME)R and their application within Nuclear Medicine services
- Demonstrable experience of analysing complex scientific and clinical data and communicating findings effectively to a range of professional audiences
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
What We Offer
- A 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
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
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If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
- NM Head of Sector, Sandy Small
- Email: sandy.small2@nhs.scot
- Phone: 0141 301 7900
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.
Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
Armed Forces Covenant
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.
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