• Job Description

  Req#: C9188-25-0521?language=en&page=1045&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

  Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

  Main duties of the job

  We have a unique opportunity for a 3-year fixed term Band 7 Clinical Scientist to join our Nuclear Medicine Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our growing team in the Nuclear Medicine Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Nuclear Medicine Physicist to work in a major teaching centre with excellent opportunities for research and development.

  The successful candidate will work as a member of a friendly team of clinical scientists responsible for the medical physics provision of work with unsealed radioactive substances, primarily at UHS, and on occasion supporting outside centres.

  Southampton has an Imaging Infrastructure Support Service partnership with Siemens Healthcare, which has seen over 130 imaging systems replaced and our radiology services expanded. For molecular imaging, two SPECT/CT systems are in use in our refurbished Nuclear Medicine Department. PET/CT services are provided on site by Alliance Medical with MPE and RPA support from UHS Medical Physics.

  About us

  University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

  Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

  We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

  At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

  At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  36 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  188-CL190525

  Job locations

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The clinical services we support provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging procedures. We also support a range of radionuclide therapies, including PRRT, PSMA, Radium, SIRT and radioiodine treatments. We are a an EANM accredited Centre of Excellence for Theranostics and were awarded the 2021 BNMS Innovation Award for our outpatient therapy service during the Covid-19 pandemic. We support approximately 20 new clinical trials a year across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET.

  In addition to our imaging facilities, Southamptons modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturers Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. This allows us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focussed on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative group of clinical scientists with strong links to the University of Southampton.

  You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the groups growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas.We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, specific details can be discussed as part of the interview process. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.

  Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane.

  Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at a lower band as appropriate and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk.

  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

  If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The clinical services we support provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging and non-imaging procedures. We also support a range of radionuclide therapies, including PRRT, PSMA, Radium, SIRT and radioiodine treatments. We are a an EANM accredited Centre of Excellence for Theranostics and were awarded the 2021 BNMS Innovation Award for our outpatient therapy service during the Covid-19 pandemic. We support approximately 20 new clinical trials a year across diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET.

  In addition to our imaging facilities, Southamptons modern radiopharmacy facility serves multiple regional Nuclear Medicine departments and also holds a Manufacturers Authorisation for Investigational Medicinal Products from the MHRA. This allows us to pursue a wide range of clinical trial work, including the development and translation of novel radiotracers, currently focussed on neurological, respiratory, and molecular radiotherapy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative group of clinical scientists with strong links to the University of Southampton.

  You will support our Clinical Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine, PET and Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT) services and contribute to the groups growing involvement in research. This role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help deliver Nuclear Medicine services at Southampton and the surrounding areas.We offer the successful candidate flexible working hours, specific details can be discussed as part of the interview process. We provide ongoing development opportunities with involvement in research, academic and clinical teaching and supervision, encouraging continuous professional development.

  Ideally you will be an HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist for Nuclear Medicine Physics. It is anticipated that you will have in depth knowledge of current practice in diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and experience of providing scientific advice. Experience of practical Radiation Protection and radionuclide therapy dosimetry are also essential. On occasion, you will be expected to travel between customers by car, ferry and/or plane.

  Candidates working towards HCPC registration will be considered for appointment at a lower band as appropriate and are encouraged get in touch by email or telephone to discuss their situation. For all informal enquiries please contact Sofia Michopoulou, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics at sofia.michopoulou@uhs.nhs.uk.

  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

  If youre interested in applying for this role, wed encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if youre ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application.

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications / training required

  Essential

  • Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
  • Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
  • HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)

  Desirable

  • PhD in a related field
  • Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
  • Chartered Scientist (CSi
  • Post-graduate research expertise in a related field

  Previous or relevant experience necessary

  Essential

  • Work with ionising radiation
  • Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
  • Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
  • Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET

  Desirable

  • Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
  • Evidence of research experience
  • Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing

  Aptitudes and skills required

  Essential

  • Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data
  • Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages
  • Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports.
  • Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings.
  • Ability to show initiative
  • Ability to think logically
  • Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems
  • Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).

  Desirable

  • IDL / Python proficient
  • Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications / training required

  Essential

  • Honours degree in physics or relevant subject (or equivalent)
  • Masters degree (or equivalent) in Medical Physics, Medical Imaging or appropriate subject
  • HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (or formal training to enable registration)

  Desirable

  • PhD in a related field
  • Corporate Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) membership
  • Chartered Scientist (CSi
  • Post-graduate research expertise in a related field

  Previous or relevant experience necessary

  Essential

  • Work with ionising radiation
  • Used to working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience in diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and PET applications
  • Experience in Radionuclide Therapy and Dosimetry
  • Practical experience in Radiation Protection related to NM and PET

  Desirable

  • Experience across a range of scientific disciplines/ technologies
  • Evidence of research experience
  • Specialist knowledge and experience in image analysis and processing

  Aptitudes and skills required

  Essential

  • Analytical skills for the highly complex analysis of patient studies and research and development data
  • Strong numerical and statistical skills. This includes the ability to use spreadsheets and statistics software packages
  • Writing skills for producing scientific papers and reports.
  • Oral and written presentation skills at local, national and international scientific meetings.
  • Ability to show initiative
  • Ability to think logically
  • Proficiency in operating a variety of medical image processing systems
  • Knowledge of general IT software packages (MS Office).

  Desirable

  • IDL / Python proficient
  • Experience with nuclear medicine image processing software

  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

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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