Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine)

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

Here at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital's Nuclear Medicine Department, we require a Clinical Scientist for a fixed term position (12 months) to cover maternity leave.

As this is a state registered post to cover maternity leave, we must be specific in that applications can only be considered from candidates that possess or are about to gain HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) state registration imminently, to legally act as a Clinical Scientist.

The role could suit someone just completing the NSHCS Scientific Training Program in Nuclear Medicine this year (2025), and is imminently gaining state registration with the HCPC to act as a Clinical Scientist.

The role is based at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. With a spacious new department comes new technology to explore, gain experience and innovate, all with the support to flourish. The department has three Siemens Pro.SPECTA x3 SPECT/CT systems, along with associated processing systems and software

Service wise and scientifically, we benefit from our ability to provide a range of highly varied studies and our department has a good reputation for research anddevelopment in nuclear medicine. We also run a Krypton gas production service which operates from Birmingham University and supplies generators to England and Wales.

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on role, being active in our equipment quality control program as well as supporting the Principal Clinical Scientist with all scientific aspects of the service to include regulatory compliance with radiation protection.

At Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, all professions work closely together as a team and support each other to provide the best service possible for the patient. Your valued contribution will include working closely with our Clinical Technologists to ensure that they are supported scientifically when needed. Your support will also be needed by our IRMER Licensed Practitioners, where scientists take part in clinical reporting sessions.

You will take an active role in our Imaging Optimisation Team, so that patients gain maximum benefit from the available equipment. This will provide opportunity for you to conduct your own research and development, with the potential to present locally and nationally.

The department operates Mon-Fri, 8am to 6pm. There's opportunity to work flexibly if this suits work/life balance.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-IM-7293297

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails**

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstratable post-graduation experience

Qualifications

Essential

Honours degree in a relevant scientific subject
NSHCS STP Clinical Scientist training scheme to include imaging with ionising radiation or equivalent
OR Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)- accredited MSc or higher degree
Professional qualification (post-graduate diploma) from the IPEM
IPEM Certificate of completion of post-qualification Higher Training e.g. Corporate Membership of IPEM or equivalent
Clinical Scientist State Registration, maintained by continuing professional development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstratable post-graduation experience

Qualifications

Essential

Honours degree in a relevant scientific subject
NSHCS STP Clinical Scientist training scheme to include imaging with ionising radiation or equivalent
OR Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)- accredited MSc or higher degree
Professional qualification (post-graduate diploma) from the IPEM
IPEM Certificate of completion of post-qualification Higher Training e.g. Corporate Membership of IPEM or equivalent
Clinical Scientist State Registration, maintained by continuing professional development

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)