Principal Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physics Scientific/Computing)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Teaching Trust in England is offering a role for a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert. The successful candidate will support imaging physics services and manage radiation protection measures across multiple Trusts. A degree in Physics and driving license are essential for this position, along with a focus on teaching and scientific computing. Applications close on 22 Aug 2025.

Qualifications

• Current driving license for manual cars.
• Proven experience in radiation protection and imaging physics.
• Ability to deliver scientific training effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services.
• Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017.
• Serve as a Radiation Protection Adviser under IRR17.
• Deliver teaching and training on courses.
• Support scientific computing within the group.

Skills

Scientific computing

Radiation protection expertise

Teaching and training

Complex radiological equipment optimization

Patient dose management

Education

Degree in Physics or related field

Job description

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An excellent opportunity has arisen in the Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection Group. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

1. Supporting the delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to OUH and satellite and partnership Trusts.
2. Acting as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017, with a focus on complex radiological equipment, optimisation, and patient dose management systems.
3. Serving as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17.
4. Delivering teaching and training on both internal and external courses.
5. Supporting scientific computing within the group.
6. Providing scientific support for ethics radiation risk assessments and managing ethics research applications.
7. Representing the group as a standing member of the MPCE Scientific Computing Committee.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. More information can be found at www.ouh.nhs.uk.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

The successful candidate will join our team of scientists and technologists, working as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology. The role includes supporting scientific computing, as well as opportunities for involvement in education, research, and development projects.

A current driving license for manual cars is essential, as frequent travel is required in this role.

This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025.