Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Romford seeks a Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist in the Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics Department. This full-time role requires tremendous expertise in Medical Physics and offers an annual salary between £61,631 to £68,623. Join a team that's improving healthcare services at a vibrant hospital setting. Ideal candidates must possess HCPC registration and a Master's degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent. Applications should be made online.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is required.
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, comprehensive Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology Physics service.
• Develop clinical diagnostic services and scientific support in radiological imaging physics.

Skills

Ability to operate highly complex equipment with a high degree of accuracy

Education

MSc or other higher degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the expanding Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics (RPIP) Department based at Queen’s Hospital Romford as a Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist.

This post is suitable for someone who has already achieved recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or is working towards completing their portfolio. The department has recently had a significant funding boost which means that you will be joining at an exciting time.

We are a hard working friendly and flexible team, meeting ever changing demands and require someone of a similar nature.

Please note a minimum requirement for this role is HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist; therefore those not meeting this requirement will not be shortlisted.

Responsibilities

To be a member of the team responsible for the provision of a high quality, comprehensive Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology Physics service to the Trust, patients and clients.

You will participate in the development of the delivery of clinical diagnostic services and highly specialised scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging physics and radiation protection.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

About the Department

We are an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we’ve been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year.

Our patients are benefiting from our Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Details

• Date posted: 11 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 a year, inclusive per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: C9162‑25‑0787
• Job locations: Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG

Education / Qualifications

• MSc or other higher degree in Radiation Physics or equivalent

Desirable Education

• Honours degree in Physics or equivalent

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to operate highly complex equipment with a high degree of accuracy

Desirable Skills / Abilities

• Ability to teach and train technical and non‑technical staff

Experience / Knowledge

• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation

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 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.

Contact & Application Details

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if adjustments are required for applicants with a disability, please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188.

Employer Details

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG

Website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/