Clinical Scientist - Diagnostic Radiology & Radiation Protection

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a motivated Clinical Scientist to join their Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology team. The role involves providing scientific support, conducting safety testing, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards. An ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Physics, an MSc in a related field, and be HCPC registered. Comprehensive training and support for professional development are provided. Applicants with partial experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Support for certification

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a relevant field.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist.
• Experience in radiation protection or diagnostic radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in diagnostic radiology physics.
• Conduct radiological performance and safety testing.
• Calibrate radiation measurement equipment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership and supervision

High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office

Analytical problem-solving

Experience with advanced data handling packages

Education

BSc in Physics or Physical Science

MSc in a medical physics subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MATLAB

Image-J

Job description

Clinical Scientist – Diagnostic Radiology & Radiation Protection

Closing date: 10 February 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC‑registered Clinical Scientist to join our Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will be part of the Radiological Sciences Group in the Medical Physics department at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, providing comprehensive scientific and technical support to clinical departments across Portsmouth, with occasional travel to other hospitals/centres.

Main duties of the job

You will support radiation protection activities across a broad range of clinical specialties, working with x‑rays, radiation sources, and non‑ionising sources (lasers and UV). On the radiological physics side, you will undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities, including digital radiography, CT, mammography, fluoroscopy and cardiac imaging, and work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques for the benefit of patients and staff.

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

About us

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust prides itself on expert, compassionate care for our local population. Ranked third in the country for research, we embed education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest hospitals on the south coast, employing over 8,700 staff.

We employ people from a wide variety of backgrounds, strengthening our hospital and community. If you share our values and enthusiasm for delivering high‑quality care, you will find a home with us.

Job responsibilities

• Provide specialised technical support in diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection, covering routine and non‑routine technical work;
• Conduct radiological performance and safety testing of diagnostic X‑ray equipment;
• Calibrate radiation measurement equipment;
• Perform patient and staff dosimetry;
• Ensure radiation protection for all clinical activities;
• Manage safety aspects of laser and UV use;
• Support the safe introduction, application and optimisation of new techniques and developments, contributing to service, protocol and procedure development;
• Assist with training and supervision of pre‑registration Clinical Scientists, STP trainees and junior technicians;
• Contribute to day‑to‑day work of the Medical Physics department and research and development activities;
• Actively participate in national professional groups and working parties, presenting and publishing scientific work to support professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

• Three years of experience and specialised knowledge in a relevant field.

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication skills, written and spoken;
• Ability to organise own work, documentation and data;
• Leadership and supervision of projects and work of others;
• Prioritisation of work according to service demands;
• Analytical problem‑solving approach;
• High‑level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word);
• Methodical and accurate data analysis and extraction of significance;
• Execution of complex scientific measurements with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions;
• Safe, careful and competent handling of highly complex and costly equipment;
• Knowledge and ability to work safely with radiation sources, machines and ionising radiation legislation;
• Teaching and training ability for professional, clinical and support staff;
• Driving licence;
• Experience with advanced data handling packages (e.g. MATLAB, Image‑J) and computer programming languages;
• Experience of research and development;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Independence and teamwork ability;
• Safe working under pressure;
• Balancing competing priorities and demands within pressing timescales;
• Basic management and project management skills.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physics or Physical Science;
• MSc (or equivalent, e.g. MPhil) in an IPEM‑approved medical physics related subject;
• HCPC Registration via a recognised route for Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.