The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Clinical Scientist - Nuclear Medicine

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

Are you an MPE in nuclear medicine physics?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team. There are approximately 10 clinical scientist, technologists and radiopharmacy technicians in the team who are committed to prioritising patient care. In this role you will be supported by senior management.

MPCE provides physics support to one on-site gamma camera as well as one other site, who both offer a range of imaging procedures. Medical physics directly manages the non-imaging diagnostic and MRT service and is about to commission a brand new state of the art radiopharmacy.

A minimum requirement is to be a MPE in nuclear medicine physics as you will support the day to day provision of nuclear medicine physics services.

Strong scientific skills are vital to ensure the safe delivery of nuclear medicine procedures.

We have a strong track record of supporting managerial and leadership training. We will also support the successful candidate to achieve RWA or RPA certification

Main duties of the job

You will participate in the nuclear medicine physics service which is part of a multi disciplinary team (including both Oncology and Radiology). the physics service provides support to the Trust's gamma camera which is operated by staff in the Radiology department. The service also provides support to the nuclear imaging department at Walsall Manor Hospital which has one gamma camera. Scientific support for the sentinel lymph node service is provided for both organisations.

The nuclear medicine section in medical physics directly manages the molecular radiotherapy services (including I-131 and Ra-223) , a number of non-imaging diagnostic services and radiopharmacy services.

The post will be responsible to the Head of Radiation Safety Services. For full details please see the job description and person specification.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

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

225-EST-7371606

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please se the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post advertised.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please se the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post advertised.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds valid HCPC registration
  • Has valid MPE certification
  • Has relevant first degree and STP programme/MSc in radiation physics

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in nuclear medicine physics
  • Extensive experience of relevant legislation

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of radiation and associated areas in wider medical physics

Communications

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds valid HCPC registration
  • Has valid MPE certification
  • Has relevant first degree and STP programme/MSc in radiation physics

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in nuclear medicine physics
  • Extensive experience of relevant legislation

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of radiation and associated areas in wider medical physics

Communications

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering

Malcolm Foley

malcolm.foley@nhs.net

01902695522

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

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

225-EST-7371606

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP


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