Principal Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Methodology and InstrumentationTo characterise, evaluate and validate medical imaging equipment, and associated equipment using complex methods and systems in physics, engineering and mathematics. 1.1 Keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field of NM and PET and implementing those where appropriate in terms of policies and procedures.1.2 Develop an in-depth understanding of the set-up and optimisation of the configuration of the scanners and associated equipment.1.3 Critically review and evaluate and analyse complex quality assurance procedures and formal documentation to validate the use of the above equipment, extending the tests as and when necessary, in the context of formal validation procedures.1.4 Work with clinical technologists and others in developing and writing standard procedures for Nuclear Medicine and ensure that these are properly implemented.1.5 Ensure as part of the group that operations conform to legislative requirements covering the use of radioactive materials.1.6 Advising on diagnostic imaging and processing techniques, including practical assistance.1.7 Writing computer software for data analysis.1.8 Undertake imaging investigations on patients participating in research studies.1.9 Preparation of test objects, which may require prolonged concentration. 2 Research2.1 Design and conduct experiments to characterise NM and PET scanning equipment and associated instrumentation to improve upon current and introduce new imaging techniques.2.2 Develop and validate new items of advanced instrumentation, devising new protocols and procedures and proposes change where necessary.2.3 Develop complex methodological procedures for new investigations on patients in clinical research trials.2.4 Carry out advanced and complex mathematical calculations for data and image analysis techniques.2.5 Carry out radiation dosimetry and risk assessments for patient studies in research trial proposals.2.6 Prepares applications to Local Research Ethics Committee(s) and internal Trust R&D management in order to maintain conformance with all aspects of clinical governance.2.7 Performs literature searches and summaries. 3 Training and Dissemination3.1 To undertake teaching, lecturing and training in various aspects of NM and PET, to various staff groups, such as clinical and other scientist and technologists at both undergraduate and postgraduate level3.2 Provide specialist training in NM and PET methods and instrumentation to other members of staff, for both internal and external visiting groups.3.3 Present the results of the work by writing articles for publication in scientific journals and presenting lectures at national and international scientific conferences.3.4 Assist consultant radiologists and other clinicians in the reporting and interpretation of scan results.3.5 Develop methods for, and undertake, the processing and analysis of NM and PET research studies. 4 ProfessionalMaintains scientific competence and State Registration as a Clinical Scientist, for which successful participation in a CPD scheme will be required. Maintain MPE status. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

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