Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Glasgow seeks a Head of Health Physics to lead a team providing radiation protection services. The role involves managing continuous change and education programs, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and clinical needs. Ideal candidates will hold relevant degrees and possess strong management skills.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC required.
• Current certificates as RPA and MPE in Diagnostic Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of twelve physicists and five technologists.
• Oversee services to eight Health Boards in Scotland.
• Manage education and training programs.

Skills

Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Physical Sciences

MSc in Medical Physics

PhD

Job description

Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics, Glasgow

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 43b37086efed

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

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 a range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday to Friday during core hours.

We invite applications to join our dynamic, forward-thinking, and friendly team as Head of Health Physics.

Health Physics offers ionising and non-ionising radiation protection services and Medical Physics Expert services in Diagnostic Radiology. It is part of the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, one of the UK's largest medical physics departments. The successful candidate will lead a team of twelve physicists and five technologists, overseeing services to eight Health Boards in Scotland's west and borders regions. The role involves leading continuous change in response to evolving legislation, technology, and clinical needs, as well as managing 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 preferably a PhD. Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC is required, along with current certificates of competence from RPA2000 as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology. Demonstrable management and communication skills, along with a research portfolio, are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Health Physics service during a period of innovation and development aimed at enhancing safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

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

For further details on how to contact the Recruitment Service, please refer to the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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