Search for more NHS jobs in London
Job requirements
Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
2Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Skills
Able to analyse complex data
- Skills
Able to devise methods of analysing data
- Skills
Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
- Skills
Able to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions.
- Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Skills
Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levels
- Knowledge
Specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicine
- Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a range of X-ray imaging equipment.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Knowledge
Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and software
- Knowledge
Knowledge of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Knowledge
Appropriate knowledge of clinical applications of DR equipment and protocols
- Experience
Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physics
- Experience
Able to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervision
- Experience
Proficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information
- Experience
Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Experience
Able to produce written reports within a defined timescale
- Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
- Qualifications
MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
- Qualifications
NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Registered Clinical Scientist or expectation to achieve registration within 1 year
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist area
- Knowledge
Knowledge of a programming language such as IDL, VisualBasic, C, or experience with database design and use
- Qualifications
Knowledge of the HRA research study approval process
- Qualifications
Progress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios
Job overview
Clinical Scientist – Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology Physics
The 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 scientist
Main duties of the job
The 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 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
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 7 Clinical scientist roles in London
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Clinical Scientist – Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology Physics (RLH) with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical scientist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (20 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.