NHS
Consultant Physicist (Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics)
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Job Description
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- Holds valid HCPC registration
- Has valid MPE certification
- Relevant first degree and MSc in radiation physics
- PhD or equivalent evidence of research training
- Holds valid RPA certification or working towards certification.
- Diploma level or equivalent in management
- Extensive relevant experience in nuclear medicine physics
- Proven managerial and leadership skills
- Expert understanding of relevant UK ionising radiation legislation
- Broad knowledge of radiation and associated areas in Medical Physics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Holds valid HCPC registration
- Has valid MPE certification
- Relevant first degree and MSc in radiation physics
- PhD or equivalent evidence of research training
- Holds valid RPA certification or working towards certification.
- Diploma level or equivalent in management
- Extensive relevant experience in nuclear medicine physics
- Proven managerial and leadership skills
- Expert understanding of relevant UK ionising radiation legislation
- Broad knowledge of radiation and associated areas in Medical Physics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics to provide senior scientific leadership and strategic direction for Nuclear Medicine Physics. This is a key leadership role within Medical Physics and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the shaping of the future of the service. This is a particularly exciting time to join us as we are about to commission a brand new radiopharmacy, and develop MRT dosimetry.
You should have proven scientific and leadership skills as you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development and day to day delivery of the nuclear medicine physics service. You must have Medical Physics Expert certification in nuclear medicine with extensive experience across a range of imaging and MRT applications.
You should have senior level experience able to provide highly specialist advice to the Trust together with excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, managerial and external stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities willbe to manage staff and resources within nuclear medicine physics, to ensure that nuclear medicine procedures are delivered accurately and safely. .
We are a supportive department and have a strong track record of supporting managerial and leadership development training It is also desirable that you should be a certificated (or working towards) Radiation Protection Adviser.
Main duties of the job
You will oversee and lead the nuclear medicine physics service which is part of a multi disciplinary team (including Oncology and Radiology). The physics service provides support to the Trusts gamma camera which is operated by the Radiology Department. The service also provides support to the nuclear imaging service at Walsall Manor Trust which also has on gamma camera.The nuclear medicine section of medical physics directly manages the molecular radiotherapy physics services (including I-131 and Ra-223), a number of diagnostic non-imaging procedures and radiopharmacy services.The post is responsible to the head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering , and you will be responsible for strategic service development , leadership of the section, manage the budget allocation for pay and non-pay of the section, manage radiation protection within the section. 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
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-EST-7640099-A
Job locations
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post advertised.
Please note the job description is subject to AFC ratification.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the post advertised.
Please note the job description is subject to AFC ratification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience/skills
Essential
Desirable
Communications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience/skills
Essential
Desirable
Communications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
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