Principal Clinical Scientist - Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Radiology

Job summary

Radiation Physics are looking for a Principal Clinical Scientist with experience in diagnostic radiology and non-ionising radiation to join our large team. If you are a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist who is working towards your MPE, LPA or RPA and expect to achieve this within the next 12-months then we would love to hear from you. We can support you to achieve your full potential (and offer personal study time too!). Please note: Appointment would be at Band 7 until you achieve this.

TheDiagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Sections ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with sealed or unsealed sources of ionising radiation (e.g. x-rays, beta rays etc) and non-ionising radiation (e.g. ultrasound, lasers etc.)

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

In this varied and rewarding position, you will:

• Provide high-quality scientific support to the Trust and external partners.

• Provide specialist MPE and LPAadvice to the Trust and external partners.

• Act as asite lead for one or more of our hospital sites.

• Contribute to thequality assurance programme for a wide range of diagnostic radiology equipment, including CT, mammography (including two NHSBSP services) general X-ray, angiography and fluoroscopy.

• Development and maintenance of local rules, risk assessments and radiation safety documentation for X-rays and Lasers.

• Provide high qualityteaching and trainingto staff from across the UK, including STP trainees and those aspiring Healthcare Scientists undertaking alternative training pathways.

• You'll also provide specialist guidance on legislation, national standards and compliance, helping departments maintain safe and effective practice.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below