Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine Physics to join our dynamic team in Radiation Physics. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with expertise in nuclear medicine and molecular radiotherapy to support routine radionuclide imaging and non-imaging, and our busy molecular radiotherapy service.
The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered clinical scientist and a certificated MPE (Medical Physics Expert) with relevant experience. If you have an HCPC registration but are not yet MPE certified, we encourage you to apply for this role at a lower band, with full support to obtain your MPE certification within an agreed timeframe. We also offer the chance to extend your qualifications to include RPA or RWA certification.
What We Offer:- A key role within the Diagnostic and Oncology Directorates of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, providing clinical, scientific, and technical services across both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites.
- Active involvement in our Molecular Radiotherapy Service and support for PET-CT.
- Comprehensive training and development across all disciplines and career stages, including support for staff undertaking HSST, STP, RCT, and other professional certifications.
- Opportunity to access personal development time (half a day per week) to help you build your MPE portfolio if not already certified.
- Relocation package available (please enquire for details).
Main duties of the job- Collaborate with the Nuclear Medicine Physics team to ensure radiation practices within the Nuclear Medicine Departments comply with regulatory standards, national guidelines, and best practices.
- Provide expert advice on patient imaging optimisation, quality assurance, radiation dosimetry, radiation safety, and the interpretation of scientific data.
- Take a leading role in our Molecular Radiotherapy Programme, overseeing services like Ra-223 Xofigo, In-patient and Out-patient I-131 therapies.
- Work closely with the Heads of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Physics to further develop and expand our services, introducing novel therapies where appropriate.
Why Join Us?This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled scientist to make a real impact in a growing and supportive team, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in providing high-quality care while advancing nuclear medicine practices.
Apply today to be part of this rewarding and pioneering service!
Previous applicants need not apply.About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Job responsibilitiesPlease note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICSWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe
Desirable- Have or be working towards RPA or RWA certification
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
- Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
- Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
- Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
- In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]
Desirable- Knowledge and experience of quality systems
SkillsEssential- Able to write complex information in an accurate and concise way.
- Able to self-manage and to manage others.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Good time management skills.
- Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise and communicate to all grades of Trust employees and management.
Desirable- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
