Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection: Sponsorship Available in Southampton

Job Title: Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection
Agency: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 57,528 to 64,750 £ / Year

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as Principal Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection. We are looking for an enthusiastic diagnostic radiology Medical Physics Expert (MPE), or someone who will be able to submit a portfolio soon (appointment initially at a lower banding with progression on certification will be considered). The role is focused on the MPE role, but minor engagement in other work of the group, including ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and radioactive materials management, can be expected.

Physics

The role will be instrumental in optimisation of new X-ray equipment recently installed under the Trust’s managed equipment service. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient radiation doses and set standards for image quality.

The post sits within a team of 13 scientists, technologists, support staff and trainees. It reports to Head of Radiation Protection and will include limited line management responsibility. We work closely as a team so excellent interpersonal skills are a must. The post is based primarily at Southampton General Hospital with travel to other centres. Flexible working will be considered where this aligns with the needs of the group.

Person Specification

Essential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Relevant MSc or equivalent
• Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
• Logical thinker with ability to set objectives
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems
• Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines
• Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual
• Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences

Desirable

• PhD in a Physics related subject
• Experience of working with quality management systems
• Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings
• Publication of scientific papers or other reports

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date

Closing Date: 13 September 2026