East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Scientist - Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics
The closing date is 04 May 2026
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 deliver a wide range of activities aiming to promote the safety of patients, the public and staff in all areas where ionising and non‑ionising radiation are used. These include:
* Scientific and technical advice and supporting the Trust in all aspects of radiation safety and some imaging physics, including radiology equipment quality assurance and optimisation
* RPA & RWA services, including auditing, radioactive waste management and contingency planning
* MPE support for Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, including patient dose auditing and optimisation
* Scientific and technical support for non‑ionising radiation including UV
We would actively support and encourage you to work towards qualified expert status, for example: RPA, MPE.
We welcome your application if you are completing an accredited training programme (e.g. STP or Route 2) within the next 6 months to then achieve HCPC registration.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job include:
* Participate in the development and implementation of the Quality Assurance programme for diagnostic radiography and non‑ionising radiation equipment to ensure equipment is fit for purpose, in accordance with national guidelines and professionally recognised best practice.
* Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and new practices relating to Radiation Safety, Imaging Physics and associated fields.
* Assist in the development of new QA techniques.
* Assist in the commissioning and acceptance of new radiographic equipment.
* Through audit visits, audit reports and direct liaison at meetings and in person:
o Assist the Medical Physics Experts (MPEs) in advising the Trust on compliance with IR(ME)R 2017.
o Assist the Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) in advising the Trust on compliance with IRR17, for example the production of radiation safety and shielding advice for facilities.
o Assist the Radioactive Waste Advisers (RWAs) in advising the Trust on compliance with EPR 2016 and other relevant regulations.
* Work towards qualified expert status as an MPE / RPA / RWA / LPA as agreed with the head of service.
* Assist with the acceptance and consistency testing, as well as the calibration of radiation monitoring equipment.
* Collaborate in the routine review and development of departmental and wider policies and procedures.
* Provide training and supervision to junior members of staff and trainees working in Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics.
Qualifications
* BSc degree in Physics or other relevant subject
* MSc in Medical Physics (or equivalent)
* Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (or able to register within 6 months)
* Full Driving licence
* Membership of relevant professional body
Experience
* Experience in safety and performance testing of state of the art X‑ray imaging equipment and interpreting the results
* Experience of radiation protection in a healthcare environment, including diagnostic radiology
* Experience of assessing regulatory compliance related to the use of ionising radiations
* Experience with patient and staff dosimetry
* Experience of radiation protection relating to work with radioactive materials
* Experience of working with and calibrating radiation monitors
* Experience of radiation protection in work with non‑ionising radiation
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 offers a variety of services
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.
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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