Clinical Scientist - Radiation Protection / Diagnostic Radiology

Job summary

Main duties of the job

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.

Job responsibilities

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