Senior Clinical Scientist in Nuclear Medicine: Sponsorship Available

Velindre Cancer Centre

Job summary

We’re excited to advertise a Band 7 Senior Clinical Scientist post in the Nuclear Medicine team at Velindre Cancer Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist (or someone close to registration through STP/Route 2) to join a friendly and supportive team delivering a wide range of nuclear medicine services. The role includes involvement in diagnostic imaging, quality assurance, image processing, and a growing portfolio of radionuclide therapies including Lu-177 PRRT, I-131 and Ra-223, as well as clinical trials and service development.

It’sa particularly exciting time to join us as we prepare to move into the new Velindre Cancer Centre, opening in February 2027. The new hospital will providea state-of-the-artenvironment for patients and staff, with modern facilities designed to support innovation,researchand excellent patient care.

Outside work, Cardiff offers the best of both worlds. As Wales’s capital city, it provides all the benefits of a modern, vibrant city, with excellent restaurants,cultureand sporting events. At the same time, some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery is right on your doorstep. Beautiful beaches along the South Wales coast and world-class hiking in theBannauBrycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park are both within around an hour’s drive, making it an ideal location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.

x1 This post is fixed term for 12 months due to – meet the needs of the service

x1 Permanent

Main duties of the job

The role of the post-holder is to provide clinical scientist expertise in the field of Nuclear Medicine. The role involves autonomy and personal responsibility.

The post-holder is required to participate in the routine clinical service (both diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinicaltrials.

The post holder is expected to take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students.

The role involves using highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology, dealing with hazards suchas radiation and biological samples.

Interpreting and complying with extensive legislation is an essential part of the post-holder’s duties.

The post-holder will be required to contribute to staff and service development in Velindre Cancer Centre, both within and outside the department.

Liaison with professional colleagues, including senior medical staff, the MPE and RPA, is an essential requirement of the post-holder’s duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • BSc Undergraduate Physics or equivalent degree
  • MSc in Medical Physics, physical science or equivalent
  • Membership of profession or scientific organisations
  • Completion of route 2 training or the National School of Healthcare Science STP scheme and subsequent registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or for non-UK candidates the certainty of getting registration).

Desirable

  • Candidates close to completion of route 2 training or STP are encouraged to apply and will be considered

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Good writing skills when writing documentation and procedures
  • Good communication skills conveying scientific issues to colleagues and patients.
  • Ease of maths calculations.
  • Understanding of guidelines and legislation relevant to delivery of a nuclear medicine service
  • Good analytical skills for scientific research and development
  • Able to understand, use and implement specialist manufacturer supplied software
  • Excellent scientific report writing skills, communication and organisational skills
  • A good communicator and an ability to obtain co-operation of staff and patients
  • Must have physical dexterity to draw up radiopharmaceuticals in a safe manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Calm disposition and ability to deal with people
  • Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience training and working within a Nuclear Medicine department; working in a patient facing role and with unsealed radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Experience of using and performing quality assurance on a range of technical equipment such as a SPECT/CT, radionuclide calibrator and gamma counter. Including experience in image processing.
  • Experience in the delivery of radionuclide therapy to patients, some of which require lead aprons to be worn and prolonged periods of standing during the delivery of the therapy.

Other

Essential

  • Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
  • Engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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).

Closing Date: 22 September 2026

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