Clinical Scientist Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Job summaryClinical Scientist - Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology PhysicsThe Radiation Safety Section provides radiation safety and physics support to users of ionising radiation at a time of rapid development in digital imaging technology, artificial intelligence and expanding clinical applications of radiation. We are a friendly group of physicists and technologists.You will have the opportunity to gain experience across the spectrum of our work and make contributions, including the testing of radiation and imaging equipment, data handling and analysis, audits and software development work.You will have a BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in physics or containing a major physics component and an interest in modern digital applications and hold HCPC registration as a clinical scientistMain duties of the jobThe Trust includes The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital and Newham University Hospital. Our hospitals are equipped with a wide range of radiological imaging equipment including modern digital radiography and fluoroscopy units, interventional radiological and cardiac angiography suites, spectral CT scanners, mammography units and a variety of dental units in our Dental Hospital. The post-holder will contribute to many aspects of the Department's work which includes testing of radiation and imaging equipment, data handling and analysis, support for research trials, audits and software development work.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 58,133 to 65,261 a year per annum inc ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number259-8381539SBHJob locationsRoyal London Hospital56/76 Ashfield StreetLondonE1 2BJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachmentPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialBSc (Hons) Physics or equivalentMSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experienceRegistered Clinical Scientist or expectation to achieve registration within 1 yearDesirableKnowledge of the HRA research study approval processProgress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios Experience EssentialRelevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physicsAble to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervisionProficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract informationUnderstanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging proceduresAble to produce written reports within a defined timescale Knowledge EssentialSpecialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicineSpecialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a range of X-ray imaging equipment.Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical researchKnowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and softwareKnowledge of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging proceduresAppropriate knowledge of clinical applications of DR equipment and protocolsDesirableAwareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist areaKnowledge of a programming language such as IDL, VisualBasic, C, or experience with database design and use Skills Essential2Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipmentAble to analyse complex dataAble to devise methods of analysing dataAble to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislationAble to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions.Good verbal and written communication skills.Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levels Person Specification Qualifications EssentialBSc (Hons) Physics or equivalentMSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experienceRegistered Clinical Scientist or expectation to achieve registration within 1 yearDesirableKnowledge of the HRA research study approval processProgress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios Experience EssentialRelevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physicsAble to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervisionProficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract informationUnderstanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging proceduresAble to produce written reports within a defined timescale Knowledge EssentialSpecialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicineSpecialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a range of X-ray imaging equipment.Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical researchKnowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and softwareKnowledge of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging proceduresAppropriate knowledge of clinical applications of DR equipment and protocolsDesirableAwareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist areaKnowledge of a programming language such as IDL, VisualBasic, C, or experience with database design and use Skills Essential2Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipmentAble to analyse complex dataAble to devise methods of analysing dataAble to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislationAble to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions.Good verbal and written communication skills.Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levelsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressRoyal London Hospital56/76 Ashfield StreetLondonE1 2BJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressRoyal London Hospital56/76 Ashfield StreetLondonE1 2BJUnited KingdomEmployer's website