Department of Medical Physics
Clinical Scientist Nuclear Medicine Physics
Band 7

We have a great opportunity for a clinical scientist to join the Nuclear Medicine Physics team in NHS Lothian.

We are looking for an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to provide support to the clinical Nuclear Medicine departments within the South-East Region of Scotland.

The successful candidate will be a state registered Clinical Scientist with knowledge across a range of working procedures and practices in the field of Nuclear Medicine.

The Nuclear Medicine Physics section provides scientific, technical, and clinical support to a range of clinical services using radioactive material including diagnostic imaging, therapies and non-imaging diagnostic services. These services are located at two hospital sites in Edinburgh with additional sites in Fife, Borders and the Clinical Imaging research facility within the University of Edinburgh. The Nuclear Medicine Physics section also provides a range of clinical services directly to patients including delivery of Molecular Radiotherapy (MRT).

At NHS Lothian we strive to provide high quality, safe, effective and person-centred healthcare, continually improving clinical outcomes for patients who use our services and for our population as a whole, through the application of NHS Lothian’s core values of quality, teamwork, care & compassion, dignity & respect, and openness, honesty and responsibility. We have a strong commitment to staff development, engagement and positive staff experience. This post offers an excellent opportunity to further your career within the beautiful, vibrant city of Edinburgh.

Hours of work are: 36 per week

The post is primarily based in the Department of Medical Physics at Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, however the post holder will be expected to work at all sites where services are regionally offered by NHS Lothian to NHS Fife and NHS Borders.

Further information can be obtained from Alison Fletcher, Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics
(Tel 0131 357 2156 or email alison.fletcher@nhs.scot)

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age.