Principal Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)

The post holder will be a member of staff within the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) department in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB); MPCE comprises five sections: Cedar (medical technology evaluation centre), Clinical Engineering, Ionising Radiation, Non-ionising Radiation and Radiopharmacy. This post is within Ionizing radiation which hosts two DEXA scanners, provides Nuclear Medicine non-imaging and therapy investigations and provides Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics Expert (MPE) advice to the UHB Nuclear Medicine Department, which houses 2 SPECT/CT systems. MPE services are also provided to regional NM departments and the neighbouring PET centre., To provide and lead as MPE, highly specialized scientific advice and clinical technical services within and on behalf of the Ionizing Radiation team. This role is pivotal in managing the technical aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic services, requiring deep knowledge of medical physics to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety. The specialist will lead in protocol development, quality assurance, and legislative compliance, bridging advanced scientific understanding with practical clinical applications.

Additionally, within collaborations with the NHS Wales Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) programme and regional services, the post-holder will provide and / or support, essential radiation protection and waste management advice (Radiation Protection Advisor / Radiation Waste Advisor) (RPA/RWA) as well as clinical scientist input to the new Radiopharmacy. The specialist will also support regional nuclear medicine services in collaboration with Velindre NHS Trust, enhancing the coordination and integration of these services across the region. The role also includes collaborating with CEDAR (Centre for Healthcare Evaluation, Device Assessment and Research) to evaluate novel artificial intelligence technologies for diagnostic nuclear medicine and initiating research within the area of Nuclear Medicine to advance the field and improve patient outcomes.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.