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Job requirements
Essential
49 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge and Experience
Sound knowledge of current national and international ionising radiation guidelines and competence to participate in the Trust's Radiation Protection Service.
- Knowledge and Experience
Sound knowledge of principles and procedures for high quality research and development.
- Knowledge and Experience
Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiological physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- Knowledge and Experience
Specialised knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications for Radiology Services.
- Knowledge and Experience
High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure.
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of employment procedures and practices to a level appropriate for managing individuals or small groups of staff.
- Knowledge and Experience
Good working understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, including: IRR (Ionising Radiations Regulations2017), IR(ME)R 2017 (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017), ISO 9001:2008, IPEM report 91 and related standards for the assessment of X-ray equipment.
- Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation; Infected material; Electrical hazards.
- Knowledge and Experience
The legal and advisory framework for medical use of ionising radiation.
- Knowledge and Experience
In-depth, up-to-date knowledge and understanding of radiological techniques and practice, including its clinical applications.
- Knowledge and Experience
In depth understanding of the underlying principles of relevant image analysis techniques, including their limitations and sources of error.
- Knowledge and Experience
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the biological effects and potential hazards relating to ionising radiation
- Knowledge and Experience
Incident investigation and reporting practices.
- Knowledge and Experience
MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) guidance, including safety
- Knowledge and Experience
International standard IEC601 (Safety of Medical Electrical Equipment).
- Knowledge and Experience
The legal, regulatory, ethical and technical requirements relating to the use of loan equipment
- Knowledge and Experience
Trust Equipment management policy and practice
- Knowledge and Experience
Understanding of management and operational arrangements in the wider trust.
- Knowledge and Experience
Research governance, including an understanding of requirements of research ethics both locally and nationally
- Knowledge and Experience
The requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Qualifications and Training
State registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Qualifications and Training
Qualifications, knowledge and experience to act as Medical Physics Expert within Radiological Physics.
- Qualifications and Training
Substantial post registration training and experience in delivery of a broad range of highly complex scientific and technical services within Radiological Physics.
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of excellence in the advanced theory and practice of the science and technology of Radiological Physics that is current and to the highest level.
- Qualifications and Training
Sufficient knowledge and experience to act as the lead Medical Physics Expert (MPE). Specifically, the post holder must be able to act as MPE as defined under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER).
- Qualifications and Training
Specialist training on, and practical experience with, a wide range of X-ray equipment and computer applications.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
To construct test objects to be used in the testing and QA of Radiological equipment.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
To devise, specify and construct test objects that mimic clinical scenarios.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
To set up, calibrate and operate highly complex equipment including CT scanners and other highly complex X-ray systems and associated test equipment.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
To be able to use a keyboard and computer to a standard level.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spread sheets and extract information.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
Programming and system modification skills in clinical computer systems.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on equipment.
- Technical and Clinical Skills
Use of fine tools for equipment adjustment.
- Management and Organisational Skills
Able to prioritise and manage own work.
- Management and Organisational Skills
Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Management and Organisational Skills
Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
- Management and Organisational Skills
Able to accept responsibility and also become a team player
- Management and Organisational Skills
Have a positive attitude to change
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Able to concentrate for prolonged periods
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Able to lift medium/heavy weights (e.g. lead shielding)
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances
- Physical, Mental and Emotional Requirements
Willingness to travel to all trust and customer sites
- Communication, Teaching and Interpersonal Skills
Able to communicate complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups
- Communication, Teaching and Interpersonal Skills
Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Communication, Teaching and Interpersonal Skills
Able to train groups of other professional staff
- Communication, Teaching and Interpersonal Skills
Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
- Communication, Teaching and Interpersonal Skills
Good negotiation and diplomatic skills to overcome potential conflict situations
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications and Training
Research and Development experience in Radiological Physics that includes publications in high quality scientific journals.
- Qualifications and Training
Evidence of regular updating of knowledge and skills through Continuing Professional Development.
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our department. This post provides a broad range of specialised, complex scientific and technical services and computing support within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and, as contracted, to other providers. The post holder will apply a broad range of skills and experience in Radiological Physics to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of physics services. This will require the post holder to work closely with medical, scientific and technical staff. Responsibilities include all aspects of specialist Radiological Physics services, to which they are assigned by the Head of Section (e.g. safety-testing and calibration of X-ray equipment, risk assessing and dealing with abnormal equipment behaviour, radiation dose assessment for particular patients). The provision of safety frameworks and advice. The post holder will also act as lead Medical Physics expert and will be responsible for all aspects of the services under their management. The post holder is expected to lead, develop, plan and manage their team of staff and the technical and scientific services provided. They will also be responsible for the provision of teaching and training of NHS staff in basic and advanced aspects of the science of Radiological Physics. As and when opportunities arise to do so, she/he is expected to initiate, develop, plan and direct appropriate Research and Development activity within the group.
Main duties of the job
Why you should join our Team The Leeds teaching hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, as is its Department of Medical Physics and Engineering. The department has a strong track record of innovation both technically and commercially throughout the UK and internationally and provides support for clinical services at Leeds teaching hospitals as well as to other NHS organisations within the region. The post-holder will primarily be based at the Leeds General Infirmary site but, as the role involves support to other NHS trusts, they will be expected to travel to various sites across the region. Enquiries are encouraged to the Head of Department, Dr Robert Farley, email robert.farley1@nhs.net Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 25 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8b
- Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002243
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact: Dr Robert Farley
Head of Medical Physics & Engineering
robert.farley1@nhs.net
Shortlisting date: Friday 29/10/26
Interview date: Monday 16/11/26
What you will bring to the role Plan, maintain and develop scientific and technical support to diagnostic X-ray imaging, including imaging quality assurance programmes, advice on equipment specification, commissioning new equipment, advice on and measurement of patient doses, and investigation of complex faults that may impact on image quality or patient safety.
Ensure physics input is provided to support the work of Radiology departments. Advise Radiology staff on a wide range of complex scientific, technical and clinical issues relevant to the use of X-ray equipment for patient care. Take operational responsibility for the physics services being managed.
Ensure that instrument quality assurance and quality control programme for X-ray equipment (such as CT scanners and other complex X-ray systems such as that used for interventional vascular radiology) is correctly carried out to required guidelines and standards. Ensure that all imaging and related equipment is functioning correctly.
Ensure that appropriate equipment is available and calibrated, for the monitoring of radiation levels, x-ray parameters and image quality.
Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Carry out fault-finding on complex equipment and other complex equipment to determine the cause of subtle or non-reproducible system faults. Liaise with suppliers regarding equipment breakdown, and arrange for the maintenance and servicing of identified items of equipment. Work closely with clinicians, radiographers, technical staff and other physicists for the evaluation and purchase of capital equipment, providing appropriate technical and scientific support. Take responsibility for the acceptance testing and commissioning of such equipment.
Ensure cover is arranged to ensure robust Radiological Physics service delivery.
Further duties are outlined on the job description attached
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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This advert is for Clinical Scientist Service Manager with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Service manager role. The advertised salary is £66582.00 to £77368.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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