Job summary The Imaging Physics group, part of the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced individual to participate in the provision of expert Medical Physics support to the Nuclear Medicine department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT). As a HCPC registered clinical scientist and MPE, you will be responsible for providing specialised scientific and technical support in radiation protection, radiation dose calculations, and radiation protection training to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors at SFT. This is a part-time (0.2 WTE), fixed term post (until September 2025) and you will be expected to spend at least one day per month on site at Salisbury District Hospital. The remainder of your time will be spent at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, based within the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering. Main duties of the job The main duties of this post include: Participate in inspections by government departments and regulatory authorities (HSE, CQC, EA) Provide radiation protection advice for patients undergoing nuclear medicine procedures and perform calculation estimating risks from radiation exposure. Provide same to staff and clinicians in respect of different imaging modalities Perform periodic testing on nuclear medicine equipment and support installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of any new equipment Perform optimisation of nuclear medicine exposures Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R for nuclear medicine Collaborate with and support the work of the appointed Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) for Nuclear Medicine Investigate complex equipment problems to identify solutions Provide any necessary training and instruction to staff and students including radiation protection training of referrers, practitioners and operators under IR(ME)R About us At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 427-6905477 Job locations Royal United Hospital Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant MSc or high degree HCPC registration as clinical scientist MPE registration (Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Radiology) Experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience in Nuclear Medicine Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant MSc or high degree HCPC registration as clinical scientist MPE registration (Nuclear Medicine/Diagnostic Radiology) Experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge and extensive practical experience in Nuclear Medicine 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal United Hospital Bath Combe Park Bath BA1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)