Job summary
- Main area
- Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (3 years from date of appointment to meet the needs of the service)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week)
- Job ref
- 050-HS040-1025
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £48,527 - £55,532 Annex 21 rates are applicable until HCPC registration obtained
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine
Band 7
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 3 YEARS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
We are looking for an HCPC-registered clinical scientist looking to train to become a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Nuclear Medicine. This is initially a 3-year fixed term post, with a focus on building a portfolio of evidence to support an application for certification as an MPE, but there may be opportunities to extend the period and we are also looking to establish a future permanent position as a Medical Physics Expert.
If you do not have HCPC registration but are within one year of obtaining it, we may be able to appoint you on 'Annex 21' initially. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply for this position.
You will be working in a small friendly department currently supporting a nuclear medicine department with three SPECT-CT systems, radiopharmacy departments across North Wales, and a range of molecular radiotherapies. You will be involved in the development of a consolidated nuclear medicine centre planned to open in 2027 which will include two SPECT-CT systems and a PET-CT scanner so there will be plenty of scope to gain the experience needed to build an MPE portfolio.
Main duties of the job
- Provide scientific support to departments using radioactive substances
- In consultation with Medical Physics Experts, advise departments on aspects of medical exposures such as optimisation, equipment testing, employers procedures and risk assessments
- Perform administration of radionuclide therapies for a variety of diseases.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in a Physical Science (upper second or first class)
- MSc Medical Physics
- Registered Nuclear Medicine Clinical Scientist with HCPC (or registration pending following completion of training scheme)
Desirable criteria
- PhD in a relevant subject
- Chartered Scientist (C.Sci)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
- Nuclear medicine equipment QC and management
- Liaising with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Safe handling, storage, accumulation, transport and disposal of radioactive materials
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and training
- Scientific publications
- Participation in national or international professional groups
- Computer programming knowledge
Skills
Essential criteria
- Adhere to and can demonstrate BCUHB Values & Behaviours
- Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
- Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Good time-keeping and ability to work flexibly
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
- Ability to work under pressure
- physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals accurately and to fill radioactive test phantoms
- Can travel between sites in North Wales in a timely manner, on occasions transporting heavy test objects.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julian Macdonald
- Job title
- Head of Medical Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000844042
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