Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics

Overview

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The closing date is 30 October 2025

Radiology Physics is part of the expanding Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department at EKHUFT, which is raising its profile within the Trust and building connections with other Trusts and Universities.

We are a diverse, vibrant, dynamic department, well-integrated into the Trust and with representation and support at Care Group level.

The section provides scientific, technical and regulatory support to a wide range of X-ray, ultrasound and laser facilities across the Trust, including Cardiac Catheter Laboratories and the Kent interventional Radiology Centre.

Committed to providing a high quality, effective service, we offer opportunities for training, career development and progression within a team.

Although the post is for a Registered Clinical Scientist with MPE and / or RPA accreditation, applicants who do not currently meet all of the essential criteria may be considered with an adjusted banding and job development plan.

HCPC registration is required within an agreed time-frame.

Please contact us to discuss options.

We can offer flexible working.

A relocation package is also available.

The current team comprises clinical scientists, clinical technologists, associate healthcare scientist, a medical physics radiographer and a technical administrator.

Recent staff surveys have demonstrated that staff in our department feel valued, listened to and supported in their work.

There is a fair, inclusive and positive culture within the team.

Main duties of the job

Operate with a high level of autonomy in providing specialised scientific, technical and regulatory expertise, often of a complex nature, to the Trust and other organisations.

Plan and manage their own workload and projects; prioritising work appropriately, adapting in response to emerging urgent requests.

Work with the Radiology Physics Team Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.

Act as at least two of the following three statutory roles :

Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Radiology as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017

Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.

Radioactive Waste Adviser as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations.

Support the chair of the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee by implementing and auditing legislation and other relevant guidance in radiation protection.

Play a key role in teaching, training and developing staff to achieve and maintain competence and work towards accreditation in statutory roles.

Initiate and participate in research and development.

Be accountable for the work of staff and students who they are supervising.

Maintain RPA, MPE, RWA accreditation in accordance with legislation

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'.

Everything we do is guided by our values : 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'.

It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.

We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant.

If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process.

This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

MSc in a relevant subject

MIPEM

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist

MPE, RPA and RWA Certification

PhD in relevant field

CSci

Management Training

Clinical Skills and Experience

Extensive experience working in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to prioritise and manage own work

Ability to supervise and manage staff

Ability to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence

Highly developed manual dexterity and the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment

Ability to work accurately and quickly, applying scientific methods to resolve complex problems

Ability to concentrate on complex problems for prolonged periods when frequently subjected to unpredictable working patterns

Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals

Participation in national professional affairs

Project management

Demonstrable experience working with (and advising on) the safe use of sealed and unsealed sources of ionising radiation

Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of other imaging modalities (Ultrasound, NM, MRI etc)

Demonstrable experience advising on the safe use of lasers and other forms of optical radiation

Governance

Report to the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee.

Support the Medical Physics Governance Groups, (Quality & Risk and Finance & Performance)

Personal / professional attributes

Reliable, punctual, flexible

Good interpersonal skills including negotiation

Ability to motivate self and others

Ability to work effectively and positively within a team

Other Requirements

To be aware of and adhere to the Trust\'s Vision, Mission and Values

Ability to lift medium / heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kg

Hold a valid UK driving licence

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.

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