Clinical Scientist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sunderland, SR4 7TP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	3 Aug 2026

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Summary

Perform a range of healthcare science activities and duties. If the post-holder has yet to attain registration with the HCPC, this work will be performed under clinical scientist supervision, with an appropriate re-banding of the role (B6) until registration is attained. Provide specialist advice and training to staff (and other professionals) within own area of expertise. Active involvement in research, audit and development of services and projects. Assist in the provision of scientific services and expertise in nuclear medicine, radiopharmacy and bone densitometry; including supporting routine clinical services. Assist with maintaining and improving required standards relating to these services in relation to the departments 5 year plan. Undertake quality assurance procedures for nuclear medicine and bone densitometry equipment within the unit. Assist with development of existing services or additional new services. Write scientific papers and present at regional, national and international scientific meetings. Assist with maintaining the services legal duties and obligations as described by the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 and the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 2023, among others. Drafting of clinical reports of nuclear medicine (and occasionally) bone density studies (in keeping with developed expertise). Maintain professional development and registration. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.

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