Overview
The Group Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) has corporate responsibility and accountability for the overall management and leadership of the MPCE Division within the Humber Health Partnership (HHP) Group, providing strategic direction and expert leadership.
The MPCE Division encompasses the following services:
* Clinical Engineering across four sites: Hull Royal Infirmary (HRI), Castle Hill Hospital (CHH), Diana Princess of Wales Hospital (DPoW), Scunthorpe General Hospital (SGH).
* Nuclear Medicine Physics providing scientific and technical support for Nuclear Medicine imaging and therapies across HRI, CHH, and DPoW.
* Radiopharmacy and the Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) delivering routine and research radiopharmaceuticals to Nuclear Medicine.
* Radiation Protection and Radiology Physics services supporting imaging services and all users of ionising radiations and hazardous non-ionising radiations across the Group and to partners including over 300 private customers.
* Radiotherapy Physics providing scientific and technical support for cancer radiotherapy.
* Rehabilitation Engineering delivering bespoke support to patients with life-changing and progressing disabilities across the Humber region.
The MPCE Division comprises approximately 140 engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff.
Main duties of the job
You will provide management and expert scientific leadership to the MPCE Division, ensuring that effective services are provided to the Group, its partners and clients and developing these services both scientifically and technically in response to changes in clinical workload, equipment development and statutory requirements. You will initiate, undertake and support research and development in the above fields commensurate with the achievement of clinical objectives and in promotion of best international practice.
You will lead the Divisional Triumvirate and chair the MPCE Divisional Board, to provide assurance (to the Care Group Board) of a well-led, safe, caring and effective Division that provides high quality support for patient care in the Yorkshire and Humber area. This leadership includes active management of financial, governance and HR targets. You will ensure the Divisional services remain fit for purpose against external and internal challenges by leading on Divisional strategy and supporting operational implementation.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS Partnership arrangements, serving over one million patients annually and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It comprises two Trusts — Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The Partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and has five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary; and Castle Hill Hospital. As Teaching Hospitals, we lead and contribute to research across biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 9
Salary: £109,179 to £125,637 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 356-25-7473709
Job locations: Queen's Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ
Job responsibilities
You will:
* Provide scientific and strategic leadership to the MPCE Division, directing and managing the services it provides.
* Be a Clinical Scientist qualified to Doctoral level or equivalent.
* Operate within appropriate financial and operational governance controls while delivering MPCE services across the HHP Group and its partners as the post holder considers most effective.
* Be the overall lead for the management, organisation and coordination of the Division, ensuring high-quality clinical, scientific and technical services.
* Provide strategic leadership to develop services in response to changes in clinical workload, technological developments, and national policies/guidance; provide strategic advice to senior Group management.
* Initiate, organise and undertake research and development in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, in collaboration with external institutions including universities, national laboratories, industry partners and international collaborators.
* Contribute to the development of health service scientific policy and scientific/technical training at regional, national and international levels.
* Have sufficient experience to fulfil a high-level role as a leading Healthcare Scientist within the Humber Health Partnership, coordinating local Healthcare Scientists and contributing to regional healthcare science activities within MPCE.
Education, qualifications and experience
Essential
* Honours degree in an appropriate physical science.
* PhD level education in an appropriate area of research related to a physical science, or equivalent professional-level registration.
* HCPC Clinical Scientist registration.
Desirable
* Chartered status with a scientific/engineering body (e.g., CSci, CEng).
* Fellowship of one or more professional bodies (e.g., IPEM, BIR) or potential to achieve imminently.
* Management qualification.
Knowledge, training & experience
Essential
* Extensive clinical experience in at least one MPCE Division specialty service.
* Management and leadership experience of a specialty service, including operational, financial and HR aspects.
Desirable
* Experience in multiple MPCE Division services within HHP.
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975; submission for DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found here.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Employer: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Queen's Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, HU16 5JQ
Employer's website: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/
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