Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics in Glasgow. This role involves leading a dynamic team in radiation protection services and managing educational programs while emphasizing innovation in healthcare. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in legislative and technological developments, ensuring patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Forces Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Sciences and MSc required, ideally a PhD.
• HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist and RPA2000 certificates needed.
• Strong management and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of twelve physicists and oversee services.
• Manage educational programs and collaborations with University of Glasgow.
• Implement departmental changes in legislation and clinical practice.

Skills

Management

Communication

Radiation Protection

Education

Good Honours Degree in Physical Sciences

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

PhD (ideally)

Job description

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Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics, Glasgow

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e2ec6bdfbb5c

Job Views: 7

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The position offers Monday to Friday core hours. We invite applications to join our dynamic team as Head of Health Physics.

Health Physics provides radiation protection services, including Medical Physics Expert services in Diagnostic Radiology. The section is part of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, one of the UK's largest medical physics departments. The role involves leading a team of twelve physicists and five technologists, overseeing services to eight Health Boards in Scotland's west and borders regions. The successful candidate will lead departmental changes in legislation, technology, and clinical practice, and will manage education and training programs, including collaborations with the University of Glasgow.

Applicants should hold a good honours Degree in Physical Sciences, a MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent, and ideally a PhD. Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC is required, along with current RPA2000 certificates as a Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology. Demonstrated management and communication skills, as well as a research portfolio, are essential.

This is a significant leadership opportunity during an exciting development phase for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, emphasizing innovation and technology to support safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Glasgow offers vibrant cultural and sporting opportunities, proximity to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and excellent transport links.

For more information, interested candidates should contact Prof Andrew Reilly, Scientific Director, DCPB, at [emailprotected] or 0141 451 6383.

Details for contacting the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. The organization is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military skills and experience during recruitment.

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all application questions, with a strict prohibition on AI or third-party content generation. Non-compliance may result in application withdrawal.

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