Radiation Protection & Imaging Physicist — 12 Month

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian seeks a motivated physicist specializing in Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics to provide 12-month career break cover. The role supports senior physicists (RPAs, RWAs, MPEs, LPAs) and works across imaging and radiation protection teams.

Based in Edinburgh, the post collaborates with Radiology, Radiotherapy, and other users of ionising and non-ionising radiation, with travel across Lothian and Fife.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in physical science
• Full membership of IPEM
• Registration as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics) with HCPC
• PVG Scheme membership/record
• Ability to travel across Lothian and Fife
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-month career break cover for a physist specialising in Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics
• Support senior physicists including RPAs, RWAs, MPEs and LPAs
• Split role: imaging physics ~30%, ionising RP ~50%, non-ionising RP ~20%
• Deliver high quality radiation protection and imaging physics service to Radiology and Radiotherapy
• Assist in dose audits, shielding measurements, radiation incident investigations, and risk assessments
• Involvement in non-ionising risk assessments and safety audits

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Masters degree in physical science

Job description

NHS Lothian seeks a motivated physicist specializing in Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics to provide 12-month career break cover. The role supports senior physicists (RPAs, RWAs, MPEs, LPAs) and works across imaging and radiation protection teams.

Based in Edinburgh, the post collaborates with Radiology, Radiotherapy, and other users of ionising and non-ionising radiation, with travel across Lothian and Fife.