Overview
A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our friendly team of physicists and technologists.
You will join the team in providing radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services to Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT and Radiopharmacy in one of the largest NHS organisations in England, including Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and multiple community sites. You will work across both hospitals with occasional visits to our community sites.
You will be a Certified Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology or a Certified Radiation Protection Adviser. If you are currently working towards one of these and have significant post registration experience in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology, we will consider a Band 7 developmental role whilst we support you to achieve qualified expert status.
Responsibilities
* Fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in diagnostic radiology as described in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and/or fulfil the role of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as described in the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
* Advise the Trust on regulatory compliance in relation to radiation safety including training requirements for staff.
* Provide scientific and technical expertise to a wide range of healthcare professionals in relation to radiation safety and the physics of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
* Liaise with other scientific and technical staff within Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics to ensure that high quality services are provided to all stakeholders.
Qualifications
You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the scientific support we provide to the Trust and our external customers in ionising and non-ionising radiation areas. You will take the lead in some areas of service delivery, working to enhance and develop existing procedures and providing expert scientific advice to a range of stakeholders. You will work with other RPAs, MPEs, RWAs and other healthcare professionals to provide a high quality radiation protection service.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
* Access to a range of NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025.
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