Senior Diagnostic Radiological Physicist

Imperial College Healthcare Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is expanding its Radiological Sciences Unit and seeks a diagnostic radiology physicist with HCPC registration and a strong QA and IRMER background. You will lead QA, commissioning and safety of X-ray systems, acting as MPE for trust and SLA customers while contributing to teaching and MSc/STP training.

The role includes developing examination protocols, data analysis systems, and supporting safety policies for staff and patients in line with IRMER

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
• NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Proven competence to act as Medical Physics Expert under IRMER.
• Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Senior Radiological Physicist for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and other trusts covered by Service Level Agreements.
• Provide highly complex radiological physics support and scientific and technical expertise to the trust and SLA customers.
• Act as the Medical Physics Expert for specified areas of work for the Trust and the SLA customers.
• Plan, organise and implement integrated computer information systems for handling, analysing and interpreting Quality Assurance data.
• Teach and train staff and update local policies to ensure the safety of patients and staff regarding the use of x-rays.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Radiation protection

IRMER compliance

X-ray equipment commissioning

Teaching experience

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our service, we have a new vacancy for a diagnostic radiology (DR) physicist within the Radiological Sciences Unit of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT). We are looking for DR physicists with a few years' experience and a good background in Quality Assurance and radiation protection/safety to join our team of 12, delivering scientific and technical support and radiation safety services to ICHNT and a number of external organisations. The successful candidate (who must be HCPC registered) is expected to play a key role in acceptance, commissioning and routine quality assurance of x-ray diagnostic equipment. They will be appointed as MPEs and expected to provide MPE support in Diagnostic Radiology and contribute to the development and optimisation of examination protocols, providing compliance with IRMER legislation. It would be advantageous if the applicant also has some teaching experience as they will be supporting STP training and lecturing at MSc level. Candidates with less experience who are working towards gaining Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status in Diagnostic Radiology are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description and salary band).

Main duties of the job

• To act as the Senior Radiological Physicist for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and other trusts covered by Service Level Agreements.
• To be responsible for the development and provision of highly complex and specialised radiological physics support and scientific and technical expertise to the trust and SLA customers.
• To act as the Medical Physics Expert for specified areas of work for the Trust and the Service Level Agreement customers.
• To plan, organise and implement integrated computer information systems for handling, analysing and interpreting Quality Assurance data and provide specialist expertise in the analysis of such data.
• To teach and train members of staff and update local policies to ensure the safety of patients and staff regarding the use of x-rays.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability: Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment.

Details

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-WCCS-2748

Essential qualifications and experience

• Honours degree in a relevant subject
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER
• Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment

Desirable

• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
• Teaching at a postgraduate level
• Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ.
• Statistical analysis techniques

For questions about the job, contact

Head of Radiological Physics, Eugenia Kulama, [e-mail]

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.