We are looking for a Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist to join our friendly team of physicists and technologists.You will join the team in providing radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services to 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 our 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 developmental whilst we support you to achieve qualified expert status.You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the scientific support we provide to the Trust and our external customers in ionising and non-ionising radiation areas. This includes supporting the Radioactive Waste Advisers providing advice on compliance with relevant legislation. You will take the lead in some areas of service delivery, working to enhance and develop existing procedures and providing expert scientific advice to a range of stakeholders. You will work with other RPAs, MPEs and other healthcare professionals to provide a high quality radiation protection service.Main duties of the jobLiaise with other scientific and technical staff within Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics to ensure that high quality services are provided to all stakeholdersAdvise the Trust on regulatory compliance in relation to radiation safety including training requirements for staffProvide 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 radiationFulfil 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 2017About usWe are ESNEFT and we 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 homesWe are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staffWe pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working optionsAlong with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of servicesOur philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patientsWe are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patientsIf you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from youFind out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number432-HR637-25Job locationsColchester and IpswichColchester and IpswichCO4 5JLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
MSc in Medical or Radiation Physics or equivalent qualification or experience
Membership of relevant professional body
State registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC
Inclusion on RPA2000 list Certificate of Core Competence to act a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R17 within the field of diagnostic radiology or to act as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17.
Desirable
PhD
Inclusion on RPA2000 list of Certificate of Core Competence to act as Radioactice Waste Adviser (RWA)
Inclusion on RPA2000 list of Certificate of Core Competence to act as Laser Protection Advisor (LPA)
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in the field of radiation safety and imaging physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as and maintain certificate of competence as MPE under IR(ME)R17 within the field of diagnostic radiology; or Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as RPA
Highly developed specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art x-ray imaging equipment
Specialised knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications in Diagnostic Imaging
High level of understanding of patient and staff risks associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation
In depth knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and safety principles relating to the use of ionising radiation in a healthcare setting
Experience of provision of radiation safety advice to a range of staff groups within a range of clinical areas
Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
Understanding of incident reporting pathways (internal and external) in the context of diagnostic imaging
Ability to design and implement audits
Experience of training a wide range of professional staff groups
Ability to identify relevant areas for R&D focus
Desirable
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as RWA
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as LPA
Highly developed specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and safety of non-ionising equipment such as medical lasers, ultrasound and ultraviolet
In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and safety principles relating to the use of non-ionising radiation in a healthcare setting
Detailed knowledge of risk management systems
Experience of supervising STP and/or Route 2 physics trainees
Experience of setting up and supervising research projects
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
MSc in Medical or Radiation Physics or equivalent qualification or experience
Membership of relevant professional body
State registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC
Inclusion on RPA2000 list Certificate of Core Competence to act a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R17 within the field of diagnostic radiology or to act as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17.
Desirable
PhD
Inclusion on RPA2000 list of Certificate of Core Competence to act as Radioactice Waste Adviser (RWA)
Inclusion on RPA2000 list of Certificate of Core Competence to act as Laser Protection Advisor (LPA)
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential
Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in the field of radiation safety and imaging physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as and maintain certificate of competence as MPE under IR(ME)R17 within the field of diagnostic radiology; or Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as RPA
Highly developed specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art x-ray imaging equipment
Specialised knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications in Diagnostic Imaging
High level of understanding of patient and staff risks associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation
In depth knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and safety principles relating to the use of ionising radiation in a healthcare setting
Experience of provision of radiation safety advice to a range of staff groups within a range of clinical areas
Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
Understanding of incident reporting pathways (internal and external) in the context of diagnostic imaging
Ability to design and implement audits
Experience of training a wide range of professional staff groups
Ability to identify relevant areas for R&D focus
Desirable
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as RWA
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act and maintain Certificate of Core Competence as LPA
Highly developed specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and safety of non-ionising equipment such as medical lasers, ultrasound and ultraviolet
In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, standards, guidelines and safety principles relating to the use of non-ionising radiation in a healthcare setting
Detailed knowledge of risk management systems
Experience of supervising STP and/or Route 2 physics trainees
Experience of setting up and supervising research projects
