Senior Medical Physicist — Radiation Protection Lead

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Physicist within the Regional Radiation Protection Service (RRPS) in Guildford. The role leads radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics, guiding compliance with IRR17/IR(ME)R17 and shaping safety standards across NHS and external clients.

The post requires an MSc/PhD in radiation protection or medical physics, HCPC registration, and RPA2000-certified expertise; the successful candidate will supervise trainees and drive service

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in radiation protection/medical physics or equivalent.
• State registration with HCPC in medical physics essential.
• Corporate membership of IPEM or equivalent.
• Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology (certified by RPA2000) requested.

Responsibilities

• Lead radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services for RRPS.
• Advise on IRR17 and IR(ME)R17 compliance.
• Provide expert technical advice and lead complex investigations.
• Supervise and train trainees within RRPS.
• Promote and maintain QA, dose optimisation and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Radiation protection

Training

Investigation

Education

MSc or PhD in radiation protection/medical physics

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Physicist within the Regional Radiation Protection Service (RRPS) in Guildford. The role leads radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics, guiding compliance with IRR17/IR(ME)R17 and shaping safety standards across NHS and external clients.

The post requires an MSc/PhD in radiation protection or medical physics, HCPC registration, and RPA2000-certified expertise; the successful candidate will supervise trainees and drive service