Senior Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London seeks a Senior Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection to oversee compliance with safety regulations and manage complex scientific services. The position demands a strong background in diagnostic radiology and the ability to advise healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will contribute to training, incident investigations, and audits. Competitive salary from £64,156 to £71,148 per annum, with benefits including flexible working.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

On-site cafes

Qualifications

• Must have HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• MPE certification is required.
• Experience in diagnostic radiology physics testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Radiation Protection in delivering services.
• Act as the appointed MPE for specific sites.
• Conduct audits regarding compliance with radiation legislation.

Skills

Experience in diagnostic radiology physics testing

Experience in laser safety

Excellent communication skills

Education

MSc in Radiation Physics (or equivalent)

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

MPE certification

Job description

Senior Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection

The closing date is 17 December 2025

We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically skilled person to take on a senior role at the St. George's Radiological Protection Centre. The successful applicant would be working in the diagnostic radiology service provided to the Trust and, through acting as an appointed MPE, to a wide range of external customers.

They will use their knowledge, skills and experience to help ensure compliance with the regulatory framework and play an important role in the development of RPC's scientific services. They will also play a role in the delivery of RPC's training commitments to healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Head of Radiation Protection in delivering RPC's service commitments.
• To act as the appointed MPE to sites that are the responsibility of the post holder.
• Audit services with regard to their compliance with legislation relating to radiation and laser safety and advise on corrective actions arising.
• Responsible for the investigation of radiation incidents and provision of radiation incident reports to clients. To ensure the accuracy of incident reports provided by other colleagues.
• To contribute to the development of RPC's scientific and technical services.
• To contribute to the department's scientific research and development activities.
• Contribute to providing advice on legislation and guidance in radiation protection to clients.

About us

The Radiological Protection Centre (RPC) at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides RPA, RWA, MPE and LPA advice and services to healthcare organisations around the UK. It has dedicated premises with ample office space and good facilities.

St. George's University Hospitals NHS FT is a major trauma centre and one of the largest and most active Trusts in South West London. We often feature in the media including such programmes as 24 hours in A&E and the Netflix series Critical: Between Life and Death. The Tooting site is also host to City & St. George's University of London.

The Trust supports a diverse community and offers benefits such as flexible working, employee discounts, numerous on site cafes and shopping outlets and the chance to work in a vibrant community‑focussed area with excellent transport links. According to Wikipedia Tooting is known as the "land of the curry mile" although many other great dining experiences are on offer especially in the renowned Tooting Broadway market!

Person Specification

Qualifications & Certification

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• MPE certification
• MSc in Radiation Physics (or equivalent)
• Certificate with RPA 2000 as LPA (or working towards)
• Certificate with RPA 2000 as RPA (or working towards)
• Corporate member of a professional body

Experience

• Experience in diagnostic radiology physics testing of CT, digital x-ray, mammography and fluoroscopy procedures
• Experience giving advice as lead in laser safety
• Experience advising a range of customers as appointed MPE

Management and Communication

• Able to present scientific papers at national meetings / conferences
• Supervised staff or trainees

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)