Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Registered Clinical Scientist in Radiology Physics to provide technical expertise and manage complex projects. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations and opportunities for training and development. Candidates must have MPE/RPA accreditation and a commitment to teaching. Flexible working options and a relocation package are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in providing regulatory support in a clinical setting.
• Proven ability to manage complex workflows and projects.
• Competence in teaching and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised scientific, technical, and regulatory expertise.
• Plan and manage workload and projects effectively.
• Teach and develop staff towards accreditation.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Technical skills

Regulatory compliance

Teaching and training

Education

MPE and/or RPA accreditation

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Radiology Physics is part of the expanding Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department at EKHUFT, which is raising its profile within the Trust and building connections with other Trusts and Universities. We are a diverse, vibrant, dynamic department, well-integrated into the Trust and with representation and support at Care Group level. The section provides scientific, technical and regulatory support to a wide range of X-ray, ultrasound and laser facilities across the Trust, including Cardiac Catheter Laboratories and the Kent interventional Radiology Centre. Committed to providing a high quality, effective service and are able to offer opportunities for training, career development and progression within a team. Although the post is for a Registered Clinical Scientist with MPE and/or RPA accreditation, applicants who do not currently meet all of the essential criteria may be considered with an adjusted banding and job development plan. HCPC registration is required within an agreed time-frame. Please contact us to discuss options. We can offer flexible working. A relocation package is also available. The current team comprises members, including clinical scientists, clinical technologists, associate healthcare scientist, a medical physics radiographer and technical administrator. Recent staff surveys have demonstrated that staff in our department feel valued, listened to and supported in their work. There is a fair, inclusive and positive culture within the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate with a high level of autonomy in providing specialised scientific, technical and regulatory expertise, often of a complex nature, to the Trust and other organisations.
• Plan and manage their own workload and projects; prioritising work appropriately, adapting in response to emerging urgent requests.
• Work with the Radiology Physics Team Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.
• Act as at least two of the following three statutory roles:
• Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Radiology as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017
• Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
• Radioactive Waste Adviser as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Support the chair of the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee by implementing and auditing legislation and other relevant guidance in radiation protection.
• Play a key role in teaching, training and developing staff to achieve and maintain competence and work towards accreditation in statutory roles.
• Initiate and participate in research and development.
• Be accountable for the work of staff and students who they are supervising.
• Maintain RPA, MPE, RWA accreditation in accordance with legislation.

About the Trust and We care

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Other information

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025