Clinical Scientist - Diagnostic Radiology & Radiation Protection

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join their Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics team. The successful candidate will undertake testing across imaging modalities and support radiation protection activities, requiring HCPC registration and preferably experience in the field. This opportunity offers professional growth, training, and benefits such as travel to various hospital sites. Situated in Portsmouth, known for its rich history and coastal charm, this role promises both career satisfaction and a vibrant lifestyle.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered clinical scientists, with experience in radiation protection and/or diagnostic radiology.
• Partial experience for the scope of work or MSc in Medical Physics is acceptable.
• Support to work towards certification as an MPE, RPA or LPA.

Responsibilities

• Undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities.
• Work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques.
• Support radiation protection activities in various specialties.
• Travel to other hospitals/centres as required.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join us in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will join a friendly team in the Radiological Sciences Group, Medical Physics department at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, who provide comprehensive scientific and technical support to clinical departments within and outside of Portsmouth. There will be some travel to other hospitals/centres. You would support radiation protection activities in the use of x-rays, radiation sources and non-ionising sources (lasers and UV) across a broad range of clinical specialties.

Responsibilities

• On the radiological physics side, you would undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities including digital radiography, CT, mammography, fluoroscopy and cardiac imaging.
• There will be the opportunity to work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques in these areas, working to benefit both patients and staff.
• Support radiation protection activities in the use of x-rays, radiation sources and non-ionising sources (lasers and UV) across a broad range of clinical specialties.
• Travel to other hospitals/centres as required.

Qualifications and experience

• HCPC registered clinical scientists, with experience in radiation protection and/or diagnostic radiology.
• If you have only partial experience for the scope of work, are in the final stages of training, or have completed an MSc in Medical Physics, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer appointment at Band 6. Full training will be given to support a route to registration via route 2 or STP equivalence.
• You would be supported and encouraged to work towards certification as an MPE, RPA or LPA, depending on your interests.

About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Portsmouth is a developing and historical seaside city with mild sunny climate, beaches, many cultural, sporting and leisure amenities. The New Forest, Isle of Wight and South Downs are within easy reach. The city has excellent road and rail links to London, as well as wider connections via the cross-channel ferry port and nearby international airport.