Job overview
We have a vacancy in our team for a diagnostic radiology Medical Physics Expert due to the promotion of the current post-holder.
We are a friendly team who enjoy working together. We have excellent working relationships with all the clinical departments we work with. Lincoln is a beautiful affordable city to live in.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert advice on a range of x-ray imaging equipment including CT, interventional radiology, and radiographic systems
- Carry out commissioning, acceptance, and routine QA testing of a range of x-ray equipment
- Optimise clinical protocols
- Carry out other duties as required of an MPE
- Participate in the provision of scientific support in matters relating to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 as required
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please see the pdf files attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in medical physics or radiation physics
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Registered with RPA2000 as a Medical Physics Expert
Desirable
- Registered with RPA2000 as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
- Registered with RPA2000 as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA)
- Fellowship of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Ability to use own initiative
Previous experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at post registration level as a Clinical Scientist in radiation protection and radiological physics
Desirable
- Experience of ionising radiation, including work within diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive substances
- Experience in the provision of a medical physics service
- Experience in business planning
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of radiation protection and radiological physics
- Ability to communicate scientific concepts to other staff
- Ability to work with staff in different disciplines
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Range of IT skills including image analysis and DICOM tools
- Good communication and presentation skills
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This advert is for Healthcare Scientist Specialist (Clinical Scientist) - Band 8a with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Lincoln, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Band 7 considered if within 1 year of MPE certification. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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