Senior Clinical Scientist - Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS organization is recruiting a Clinical Scientist specialized in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology in Ipswich. The role involves providing radiation safety services, supporting healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive benefits include extensive training, a generous pension scheme, and bonuses for unsocial hours. Applicants must be certified or working towards certification in this field.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services.
• Ability to lead service delivery and compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support in ionising and non-ionising radiation areas.
• Advise on regulatory compliance related to radiation safety.
• Fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert and Radiation Protection Adviser.

Skills

Certified Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology

Certified Radiation Protection Adviser

Post-registration experience in Radiation Protection

Collaboration skills with healthcare professionals

Education

Relevant professional certifications

Job description

Overview

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our team of physicists and technologists. You will provide radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services across Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT and Radiopharmacy in one of the largest NHS organisations in England, including Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and multiple community sites. You will work across both hospitals with occasional visits to community sites.

You will be a Certified Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology or a Certified Radiation Protection Adviser. If you are currently working towards one of these and have significant post-registration experience in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology, we will consider a Band 7 development role while supporting you to achieve qualified expert status.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the scientific support provided to the Trust and external customers in ionising and non-ionising radiation areas.
• Support the Radioactive Waste Advisers in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Take the lead in selected areas of service delivery, develop and enhance existing procedures, and provide expert scientific advice to stakeholders.
• Work with other RPAs, MPEs and healthcare professionals to provide a high quality radiation protection service.
• Liaise with other scientific and technical staff within Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics to ensure high quality services for all stakeholders.
• Advise the Trust on regulatory compliance related to radiation safety, including training requirements for staff.
• Provide scientific and technical expertise to consultant medical staff and other healthcare professionals in relation to radiation safety and the physics of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
• Fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in diagnostic radiology as described in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and/or fulfil the role of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as described in the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

What we offer

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff with a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme provides a variety of services.

Our culture

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we focus on improving processes and removing time delays for staff and patients. We are investing in digital transformation through a partnership with Epic, bringing what’s regarded as a world-class EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Candidate information

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Application details

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025