Principal Clinical Scientist – Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Radiology: Sponsorship Available

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Job summary

Radiation Physics are looking for a Principal Clinical Scientist with experience in diagnostic radiology and non-ionising radiation to join our large team. If you are a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist who is working towards your MPE, LPA or RPA and expect to achieve this within the next 12-months then we would love to hear from you. We can support you to achieve your full potential (and offer personal study time too!). Please note: Appointment would be at Band 7 until you achieve this.

TheDiagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Sections ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with sealed or unsealed sources of ionising radiation (e.g. x-rays, beta rays etc) and non-ionising radiation (e.g. ultrasound, lasers etc.)

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and rewarding position, you will:

  • Provide high-quality scientific support to the Trust and external partners.

  • Provide specialist MPE and LPAadvice to the Trust and external partners.

  • Act as asite lead for one or more of our hospital sites.

  • Contribute to thequality assurance programme for a wide range of diagnostic radiology equipment, including CT, mammography (including two NHSBSP services) general X-ray, angiography and fluoroscopy.

  • Development and maintenance of local rules, risk assessments and radiation safety documentation for X-rays and Lasers.

  • Provide high qualityteaching and trainingto staff from across the UK, including STP trainees and those aspiring Healthcare Scientists undertaking alternative training pathways.

  • You’ll also provide specialist guidance on legislation, national standards and compliance, helping departments maintain safe and effective practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a related subject
  • Relevant accredited MSc and/or higher degree
  • HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
  • Certification as an MPE, LPA or RPA (at least one of)

Desirable

  • Working towards certification as an LPA
  • Working towards certification as an MPE
  • Working towards certification as an RPA
  • Corporate Membership of IPEM or SRP (MSRP or MIPEM)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of ultrasound and laser radiation.
  • Expert knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics.
  • High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising and nonionising radiation.
  • Specialist knowledge of radiation protection and the risks arising from exposure of patients and staff to radiation.
  • High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
  • Experience of supervision and training of staff e.g. those undertaking recognised training programmes.

Desirable

  • Specialist knowledge of MR.
  • Experience of teaching, training and supervising others.
  • Understanding of HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate highly complex information to non-specialists at all levels including senior management, consultant medical staff, radiographers, nurses, medical physicists and technicians.
  • Able to independently undertake audits of legislative compliance e.g. for Lasers, X-ray facilities or under IR(ME)R.
  • Able to self-manage and to manage others.
  • Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
  • Working knowledge of diagnostic image networks
  • NB The postholder will carry responsibilities of an Operator under the requirements of IR(ME)R legislation.

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).

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

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