# Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-physicist-in-radiation-protection/432d883f-a95a-4a8d-9711-232bdcced764 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/principal-physicist-in-radiation-protection/432d883f-a95a-4a8d-9711-232bdcced764.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical physicist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 - Per Annum, Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-13T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T16:50:49.563Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8263751 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263751?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Job Title: Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection Contract Type: Permanent ### Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as Principal Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection. We are looking for a enthusiastic diagnostic radiology Medical Physics Expert (MPE), or someone who will be able to submit a portfolio soon (appointment initially at a lower banding with progression on certification will be considered). The role is focussed on the MPE role but minor engagement in other work of the group, including ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and radioactive materials management can be expected. The role will be instrumental in optimisation of new X-ray equipment recently installed under the Trust's managed equipment service. This is an opportunity to make an lasting impact on patient radiation doses and set standards for image quality. The post sits within a team of 13 scientists, technologists, support staff and trainees. It reports to Head of Radiation Protection and will include limited line management responsibility. We work closely as a team so excellent interpersonal skills are a must. The post is based primarily at Southampton General Hospital with travel to other centres. Flexible working will be considered where this aligns with the needs of the group. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will be appointed as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to UHS and to other organisations, including NHS Trusts and independent healthcare providers in the Hampshire area and Channel Islands. In this role, your key responsibilities will include: - Organise and carry out audits of medical radiation use and performance testing of X-ray equipment with the Trust and for client organisations to an annual schedule or as required by the service. - Carry out quality control testing of all types of medical radiological and ultrasound imaging equipment. This post does not support MRI or radionuclide imaging. - Work with clinical colleagues to optimise complex radiographic imaging processes using knowledge of equipment performance and clinical imaging requirements - Support other work of the Radiation Protection team as required by the demands of the organisation. We are looking for a candidate who has - HCPC registration. - An MSc in a relevant subject, and a PhD is desirable. - Experience of working with a range of diagnostic X-ray equipment - Ability to work well with a team to solve problems - Ability to present complex data to varied audiences ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent - HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist - Relevant MSc or equivalent - Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment - Logical thinker with ability to set objectives - Ability to use initiative to resolve problems - Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines - Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual - Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences **Desirable** - PhD in a Physics related subject - Experience of working with quality management systems - Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings - Publication of scientific papers or other reports ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 496.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10577823) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.