Clinical Scientist Radiation Protection & Diagnostic Radiology

Porthosp; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Portsmouth seeks a motivated Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves supporting radiation safety, conducting performance testing, and collaborating with clinical staff to enhance imaging techniques. Candidates should be HCPC registered with a BSc in Physics and a minimum of three years' experience. The Trust offers excellent benefits, including a fitness center and professional development opportunities, ensuring a supportive environment for all staff.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Free Beach Hut access

Wellness Centre with gym and pool

Staff networks and awards

Qualifications

• HCPC registered clinical scientist with experience in radiation protection.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a relevant field.
• Willingness to complete further training to achieve certification.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation protection activities across clinical specialties.
• Conduct safety and performance testing of imaging modalities.
• Optimize imaging techniques in collaboration with clinical staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Analytical approach to problem solving

Experience using Microsoft Office applications

Safety with radiation sources

Education

BSc in Physics or Physical Science

MSc in IPEM-approved medical physics related subject

HCPC Registration for Clinical Scientists

Tools

Matlab

ImageJ

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Portsmouth is a developing and historical seaside city with mild sunny climate, beaches, many cultural, sporting and leisure amenities. The New Forest, Isle of Wight and South Downs are within easy reach. The city has excellent road and rail links to London, as well as wider connections via the cross‑channel ferry port and nearby international airport.

Job Description

Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join us in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will join a friendly team in the Radiological Sciences Group, Medical Physics department at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, who provide comprehensive scientific and technical support to clinical departments within and outside of Portsmouth. There will be some travel to other hospitals/centres.

You would support radiation protection activities in the use of x‑rays, radiation sources and non‑ionising sources (lasers and UV) across a broad range of clinical specialties.

On the radiological physics side, you would undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities including digital radiography, CT, mammography, fluoroscopy and cardiac imaging. There will be the opportunity to work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques in these areas, working to benefit both patients and staff.

You should be HCPC registered clinical scientists, with experience in radiation protection and/or diagnostic radiology.

If you only have partial experience for the scope of work, are in the final stages of your training or have completed an MSc in Medical Physics, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer you appointment at Band 6. Full training will be given to support a route to registration via route 2 or STP equivalence.

You would be supported and encouraged to work towards certification as an MPE, RPA or LPA, depending on your interests.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre. There are strong links with Portsmouth, UCL and Surrey universities. The group in which you will work provides opportunities for staff to be involved in national professional groups / working parties and encourages staff to present and publish scientific work in support of their professional development.

For further information please see the full Job Description or contact Anne Davis, Head of Radiological Sciences Group [e-mail] or 02392 286450.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Physics or Physical Science
• MSc (or equivalent e.g. MPhil) in IPEM‑approved medical physics related subject
• HCPC Registration via recognised route for Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics
• Three years’ experience and specialised knowledge in relevant field

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organise own work, data, documentation
• Able to provide leadership and supervision for projects and the work of others
• Able to prioritise work according to service demands
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
• Able to analyse facts and data methodically and accurately and extract significance
• Able to perform complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Able to work carefully, safely and competently with highly complex & costly equipment
• Understanding and ability in working safely with radiation sources, machines and of ionising radiation legislation
• Able to provide teaching and training to professional, clinical and support staff
• Driving licence

Desirable

• Experience using advanced data handling packages (e.g. Matlab, ImageJ) and computer programming language
• Experience of research and development
• Good leadership skills
• Able to work independently and within different teams
• Experience of working safely whilst under pressure
• Able to balance competing priorities and demands within pressing timescales
• Basic management and project management skills

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on‑site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on‑site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.