Medical Physics Expert | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to join our Diagnostic Medical Physics team on a 12-month temporary basis. The post covers Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and Diagnostic Radiology, providing expert guidance on radiation safety and IR(ME)R 2017 compliance across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

You will work with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure safe and effective use of

Qualifications

• Experience as Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert (MPE).
• Expertise in Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology Physics to support diagnostic services.
• Experience with IR(ME)R 2017 compliance and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Acting as an appointed Medical Physics Expert for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and other organisations as required.
• Providing specialist advice on radiation protection, patient dosimetry, optimisation and quality assurance.
• Supporting the acceptance testing, commissioning and performance evaluation of imaging and dose management systems.
• Investigating radiation incidents and contributing to service improvements that enhance patient safety.
• Delivering education, training and mentorship to medical physics staff, trainees and wider clinical teams.
• Supporting equipment procurement and advising on the selection, implementation and optimal use of specialist imaging technologies.
• Contributing to research, innovation and the continued development of Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Physics services.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Job description

Medical Physics Expert | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to join our Diagnostic Medical Physics team on a 12-month temporary basis.

We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Scientist Specialist with expertise in Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology Physics to support a wide range of clinical services across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE), providing specialist advice on radiation safety, optimisation and compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017).

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and innovative NHS organisation, contributing to patient safety, service development, education, training and the implementation of best practice across diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and PET/CT services.

As a Medical Physics Expert (MPE), you will provide expert scientific advice to support the safe and effective use of ionising radiation in Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT and/or Diagnostic Radiology services. You will work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure compliance with IR(ME)R 2017 and other relevant regulations and professional standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as an appointed Medical Physics Expert for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and other organisations as required.
• Providing specialist advice on radiation protection, patient dosimetry, optimisation and quality assurance.
• Supporting the acceptance testing, commissioning and performance evaluation of imaging and dose management systems.
• Investigating radiation incidents and contributing to service improvements that enhance patient safety.
• Delivering education, training and mentorship to medical physics staff, trainees and wider clinical teams.
• Supporting equipment procurement and advising on the selection, implementation and optimal use of specialist imaging technologies.
• Contributing to research, innovation and the continued development of Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Physics services.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe’remeeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust