NHS CLINICAL SCIENTIST BAND 8A (Non-Ionising Radiation) - BELFAST, UK

EFOMP Working Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Belfast is seeking a Clinical Scientist Band 8A for Non-Ionising Radiation. This permanent role involves leading the provision of expert scientific advice and serving as a Laser Protection Adviser across health trusts in Northern Ireland. Applicants must be HCPC registered or able to achieve certification within 12 months. The position is based at Forster Green Hospital and involves travel across Northern Ireland, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to service developments and research in the field.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be HCPC registered as Clinical Scientist.
• Ability to achieve certification as Laser Protection Adviser within 12 months.
• Experience in non-ionising radiation protective measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of scientific and technical advice for non-ionising radiation protection.
• Act as Laser Protection Adviser for HSCTs.
• Initiate service developments and undertake research.

Skills

Expert scientific and technical advice

Laser Protection Advisor skills

Service development

Education

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Certification as Laser Protection Adviser

Job description

NHS CLINICAL SCIENTIST BAND 8A (Non-Ionising Radiation) - BELFAST, UK

Position: NHS CLINICAL SCIENTIST BAND 8A - Non-Ionising Radiation

Institution: Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

I’d like to bring your attention to the following Band 8A Clinical Scientist post within the Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service (Belfast Health and Social Care Trust):

NORTHERN IRELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS SERVICE

CLINICAL SCIENTIST(Non-Ionising Radiation Group)

BAND 8A

PERMANENT

The Radiological Imaging and Protection Service of the Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service is seeking to appoint a Clinical Scientist to professionally lead the provision of expert scientific and technical advice and support for non-ionising radiation protection across the Health and Social Care sector in Northern Ireland. The successful applicant will act as the appointed Laser Protection Adviser for Health & Social Care Trusts (HSCTs) and other bodies, and provide a Laser Protection Advisory service to these organisations. They will be encouraged to initiate service developments and undertake research in these fields.

Candidates should be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist and a certified Laser Protection Adviser, or be in a position to achieve both within 12 months of appointment.

The post is based at Forster Green Hospital in Belfast and will involve service provision and travel across Northern Ireland.

For further information about this post and to apply online, please visit https://jobs.hscni.net/ and use the reference number 52745882 or use the direct hyperlink:

The deadline for applications is 4:30pm on Tuesday 16 th December 2025.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.