Senior Clinical Scientist (Radiation Physics)

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Scientist in Radiation Physics at UCLH. The role entails providing key contributions to radiation protection services, engaging with cross-departmental collaborations, and advancing professional development. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in radiation safety, with relevant qualifications and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist.
• Experience with radiation safety and diagnostic radiology.
• MPE certification or close to obtaining.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to radiation protection services at UCLH.
• Collaborate with departments utilizing radiation.
• Engage with external clients across London.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Diagnostic Radiology

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Education

Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in Medical Physics

Masters Degree in Medical Physics or similar

Relevant PhD or equivalent

UK State Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Scientist (Radiation Physics)

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Due to internal promotion, an exciting career opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics section of the Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering Department at UCLH. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical scientist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided across UCLH. We are particularly interested in those candidates with experience of radioactive materials safety and diagnostic radiology QA. Experience of ultrasound QA and/or laser safety would also be an advantage. Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist and who either have or are close to obtaining their MPE certificate.The role requires knowledge of radiation protection in healthcare and academic research environments. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy - for a more detailed description please refer to the job description.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments and sites within UCLH and cover a broad range of external customers in and around London.The department has close links with UCL and opportunities exist to take an active role in teaching and research.

We are committed to supporting your professional growth, including the development of leadership skills and the acquisition of new knowledge to be able to thrive at UCLH.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments utilising radiation and engage with a diverse portfolio of external clients across London and the Southeast. Our department maintains strong ties with UCL, offering opportunities to contribute to teaching and research initiatives.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

You will be joining a recently expanded team which includes 13 full time and 2 part time clinical scientists and technologists. The team are motivated, enthusiastic and friendly who are working hard and gaining competencies in a range of subject areas. We currently have three RPAs, two RWAs, 8 MPEs and three LPAs and are well placed to develop staff to achieve their best and develop their own careers.

Radiation Physics is part of the Medical Physics Department which can be found in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing at UCLH, just on Grafton Way. Radiation Physics is opposite the UCLH Grafton Way Building which houses one of two NHS Proton Beam Therapy Treatment Centres in the UK.

UCLH is located in central London with easy access to the West End and major transport hubs.

The nearest train stations are Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross with a range of underground stations including Euston Square, Warren Street and Euston.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in Medical Physics (or similar)
• Formal Medical Physics training, including substantial content of Imaging with Ionising Radiation and Radiation Protection, delivered through a recognised training scheme e.g. IPEM.
• UK State Registration as a Clinical Scientist through the HCPC.
• Either have obtained MPE certification or very close to submitting portfolio for MPE certification.
• Masters Degree in Medical Physics or similar
• Relevant PhD or equivalent
• Membership of professional body e.g. SRP/IPEM/BIR

Experience

• Significant post-graduate experience specifically in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology
• A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of radiation safety in a clinical context, to include a full understanding of: oThe physics of radiation protection, and the principles of operation of radiation detectors.
• Current diagnostic and therapeutic radiological procedures. The operation of current diagnostic radiology equipment and image processing workstations.
• Equipment calibration, quality assurance and performance assessment.
• The principles and practice of external radiation dosimetry, sufficient to perform estimates of the patient dose arising from non-standard procedures
• Current methodologies for the processing and analysis of radiological and CT imaging data
• oWindows operating system and PC applications software
• oHighly developed specialist knowledge of radiation protection sufficient to act as an independent source of contact for advice.
• Radiation safety legislation and practice, the safe use of unsealed radioactive materials
• An understanding of : oStatistical methods appropriate for analysis of radiological data. oTechniques for image fusion and registration. oTechniques for kinetic modelling. oMonte Carlo modelling. oWindows operating systems. oWebsite development, databases. oClinical governance and audit, NHS research strategy etc
• The presentation of scientific findings at conferences and seminars, and their publication in peer-reviewed literature.

Skills and Abilities

• Scientific and Technical Skills: The ability to analyse and solve complex scientific and technical problems, particularly under pressure.
• A demonstrated commitment to, clinical research and development.

Personal and People Development

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with a demonstrable commitment to participate fully in delivering a professional, high-quality clinical service.
• Ability to communicate tactfully at all times with other staff groups and patients, remaining calm and objective under stressful conditions, and willing to seek advice when necessary.
• Ability to provide expert scientific and technical support and advice on the correct operation, safe use and proper care of the department's imaging equipment.
• Ability to deliver training, education and supervision of staff and students; including CPD and the development of staff competencies; to fulfil UCLH policies and legislative requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex radiation safety processes and protocols to fellow health professionals and other radiation protection specialists.
• To undertake formal teaching and lecturing as required in support of internally and externally organised courses, contributing also to the formal and informal education and training of visitors of all staff groups to the department.

Specific Requirements

• To deliver support to the work of the INM and Radiology departments
• Physical Skills - keyboard skills, hand-eye co-ordination)
• Able to operate keyboard, mouse and trackball including at clinical image processing and review workstations where the fine control of screen icons is required to manipulate and process image data precisely.
• Able to distinguish subtle changes in the quality and features of physics QC phantom images. Able to manipulate liquid radioactive materials and waste safely and to manage sealed sources accurately and responsibly.
• By agreement, the post holder may need to work flexibly on occasions, outside their core hours, to support the clinical and research activities of the department.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering Department

£61,927 to £68,676 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6522

Job locations

The Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering Department