Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a motivated individual to join the Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics Department as a Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist. This role involves providing high-quality services in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. Candidates must have HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist and recognized expertise or be progressing towards it. This position offers the opportunity for significant professional development and is based at Queen's Hospital Romford.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is mandatory.
• Experience in Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics at Band 8a level.
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or in the process of completing the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics service.
• Participate in the development of clinical diagnostic services.
• Contribute to the improvement and management of Radiology Physics services.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Clinical diagnostic service development

High level scientific knowledge

Education

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert

Job description

Overview

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, and the department has recently had a significant funding boost.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, comprehensive Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics service to the Trust, patients and clients.
• 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.
• Contribute to the improvement of clinical diagnostic services, including the delivery of clinical diagnostic services and the management of the Radiology Physics service.

Qualifications and Requirements

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist – applicants not meeting this requirement will not be shortlisted.
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or completion of the required portfolio for Band 8a.
• Band 8a Senior Clinical Scientist – a high level of scientific knowledge and experience in Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics.

Application Information

Applications should be made online. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.

EEO Statement

This role is advertised in accordance with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion philosophy of the Trust.