Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Physics
Clinical Scientist - Band 8A
We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical scientist to work within the Nuclear Medicine Physics section, including acting as a Medical Physics Expert and Radioactive Waste Adviser, undertaking equipment quality assurance, administration of radiopharmaceuticals for thyrotoxicosis, optimisation of image quality, teaching and training. The post-holder will also work with technologists and clinicians to support service developments.
The Nuclear Medicine imaging service for UHNM has three gamma cameras (2 with SPECT-CT) alongside radiopharmacy in a modern PFI hospital build; and a PET CT scanner purchased in collaboration with Keele University. Nuclear Medicine Physics is part of the Radiology Physics section of Medical Physics which provides wide-ranging scientific and technical support at this Trust and at neighbouring hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the physics team providing specialised clinical scientific services to diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7621393-A
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
London Road
Newcastle-under-lyme
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• UK State Registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with Nuclear Medicine Physics as the area of speciality
• Honours degree (1st or upper 2nd class) in Physics or closely related Physical Science.
• Postgraduate MSc degree in medical physics
• Completion of a certificated national healthcare scientist training programme (National School of Heathcare Science STP training or equivalent qualification), in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• UK certificated Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• UK certificated Radioactive Waste Adviser

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in hospital Medical Physics within the Nuclear Medicine Physics speciality

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• UK State Registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with Nuclear Medicine Physics as the area of speciality
• Honours degree (1st or upper 2nd class) in Physics or closely related Physical Science.
• Postgraduate MSc degree in medical physics
• Completion of a certificated national healthcare scientist training programme (National School of Heathcare Science STP training or equivalent qualification), in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• UK certificated Medical Physics Expert in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• UK certificated Radioactive Waste Adviser

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in hospital Medical Physics within the Nuclear Medicine Physics speciality

Skills Required