Principal Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physics)

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath seeks a Principal Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physics) to join the Imaging Physics team as a Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology.

You will provide scientific supervision and training, working with Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists. The role involves collaboration with Salisbury District Hospital and RUH Bath, and offers development opportunities within an expanding department.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic radiology physics
• Proven ability to manage and motivate staff
• Experience developing and delivering training to staff
• Experience working in Nuclear Medicine

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific supervision and management to scientists and apprentices in the Imaging Physics Group
• Advise on radiation safety to ensure staff and patient safety
• Develop and deliver training in radiation safety in line with policy and legislation
• Regularly work at Salisbury District Hospital and Royal United Hospitals Bath

Skills

Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Staff management

Training delivery

Nuclear Medicine

Education

MSc or higher degree

HCPC registered as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)

Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)

RPA2000 Medical Physics Expert certificate

Job description

Main area Medical Physics Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Travel to Salisbury Hospital required 2 days per week) Job ref 427-8250164

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospitals Bath Town Bath Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/09/2026 23:59

Principal Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physics)

Band 8a

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to work as a Medical Physics Expert in our Imaging Physics team.

You’ll be joining a team which provides a range of high quality medical physics services to the Trust and external organisations. The team are an integral part of the Imaging Physics Group, which also includes Clinical Measurement Services. In this role you will also work closely with Salisbury Foundation Trust.

The Imaging Physics Group is a friendly team of clinical scientists, clinical technologists, and administrators. It includes and is highly committed to supporting both scientist and technologist trainees via the NHS STP scheme and a level 6 technologist apprenticeship program. The vital importance of research, development and innovation is recognised and there is active involvement in clinical trials and various research projects both internally and with external partners.

This is an exciting time to join the department with expanding services and having moved into the purpose-built Dyson Cancer Centre. There are also lots of opportunities for development including management, teaching and research.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Physics Expert for Diagnostic Radiology you will work with Clinical Consultants, Medical Physicists, Radiographers and Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

You will provide scientific supervision and management to other scientists and apprentices in the RUH Imaging Physics Group and at Salisbury Foundation Trust.

The role requires detailed scientific knowledge and technical expertise in radiation physics and dosimetry and its application to healthcare, and you will provide advice to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.

You will also be responsible for developing and delivering appropriate training in radiation safety for Trust staff in line with Trust policy and legislation.

This role will require regular work at both Salisbury District Hospital and The Royal United Hospitals Bath.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• On RPA2000 List of Medical Physics Expert Certificate holders
• HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
• Certification as Radiation Protection Adviser

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in diagnostic radiology physics
• Experience of successfully managing and motivating staff
• Experience of developing and delivering training to other staff
• Experience of working in Nuclear Medicine

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address Royal United Hospital
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Bath
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