Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist. You will provide scientific advice, manage clinical staff, and ensure compliance with radiation safety standards. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in diagnostic radiology and excellent communication skills. A High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% is included in the salary.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, qualified as RPA and MPE in diagnostic radiology.
• Experience at consultant scientist level.
• Ability to work with clinical and managerial service leads.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist scientific advice and technical support to various imaging users.
• Lead radiation protection advice and conduct safety surveys.
• Manage senior clinical scientists and oversee training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of radiation protection

Team leadership

Clinical scientist experience

Education

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist qualification

Job description

To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service

Our Values

• Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.
• Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
• Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Position Overview

We are recruiting for a Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. The post holder will also support a number of external Trusts under service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist scientific advice and technical support to radiology and other users of imaging including radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, breast screening, u/s and MRI.
• Deliver radiation protection advice, quality assurance for imaging equipment, personal dosimetry service for assessment of dose to staff, and radiation safety surveys.
• Lead on medical physics contribution to several workstreams within the ImageEast network.
• Act as the lead Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert for the Trust and other staff groups and patients.
• Line‑manage senior clinical scientists and technologists, oversee staff development and training, including supervising trainees undertaking the STP programme or equivalent, MPE and RPA training and HSST.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, qualified to act as an RPA and MPE in diagnostic radiology with sufficient experience to work at consultant scientist level.
• Excellent communication skills, able to lead on the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to several organisations.
• Experience working with local clinical and managerial service leads to ensure statutory compliance with the safe use of ionising radiation.
• Ideally hold MPE and RPA certification; if not yet, demonstrate that a portfolio can be submitted within twelve months of appointment.

Benefits and Working Conditions

In addition, you will receive a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro‑rata.

We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts. If you require sponsorship to work for our Trust your application will not be considered.

Equalities and Diversity

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, BAME backgrounds and from the UK armed forces, reservists, cadet instructors, veterans and military spouses/partners. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a Carer‑friendly organisation, providing flexible working where possible. All staff are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

How to Apply

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e‑mail address you have provided on your application form.