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Job requirements
Essential
32 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
1. Able to prioritise and manage own work.
- Skills
2. Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Skills
3. Able to supervise and manage the work of others and encourage collaborative working practices.
- Skills
4. Able to use Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc. to set up documents and spread sheets, extract information, calculate results and prepare reports. Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information.
- Skills
5. Able to use non-standard software for the analysis of radiological images including an ability to appropriately handle DICOM data.
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6. Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment.
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7. Able to lift and transport medium weight testing instrument cases (in excess of 15kg) sometimes upstairs.
- Skills
8. Able to travel, with heavy equipment, distances up to 100 miles away.
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9. Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns.
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10. Able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
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11. Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances.
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12. Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries.
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13. Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
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14. Able to train groups of other professional staff.
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15. Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects.
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16. Advanced negotiation skills when dealing with complex radiation protection situations at organisational level.
- Skills
17. Able to deal with complex unpredictable situations.
- Knowledge
Expert knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare & biomedical research relating for both the use of x-ray and radioactive materials.
- Knowledge
In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (e.g. IRR, IRMER, ISO 9001:2015, BSI, NAIR, EPR, REPPIR, MHRA/IPEM/NHSE guidance)
- Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of dosimetry methods for exposures to ionising radiation.
- Knowledge
High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising and non-ionising radiation exposure.
- Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of-the-art X-ray imaging equipment.
- Knowledge
Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation, radioactive materials, infected materials (clinical and putrescent radioactive waste), electrical hazards.
- Experience
Sufficient knowledge and experience of radiation protection legislation to be able to act within an HSE-recognised RPA Body.1
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure regulatory compliance in areas related to the use of ionising radiation in healthcare.
- Experience
Specialist experience in the assessment of x-ray imaging equipment and judging measures required to ensure compliance with legislation and recommended performance standards.
- Experience
Experience of teaching and training on a range of topics relating to radiation protection to a range of professional groups.
- Qualifications
Honours degree in a relevant subject.
- Qualifications
MSc. in Medical/Radiation Physics (or equivalent).
- Qualifications
HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
- Qualifications
Certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and/or Medical Physics Expert (MPE) (or likely to gain such certification within 6 months of appointment).
- Additional Requirements
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Expert level knowledge and understanding of ICT infrastructure requirements for clinical systems.
- Knowledge
In-depth understanding of the requirements for the approval of medical exposures used for research processes.
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of radioactive waste disposal and environmental radiation protection.
- Experience
Experience of working with and advising on the requirements for the safe use of non-ionising sources of radiation.
- Experience
Experience of working within a Quality Management System.
- Experience
Experience of the use of computer systems, networks etc. within an imaging environment.
- Qualifications
Certification as other qualified expert i.e. RPA and/or MPE and/or Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) and/or Laser Protection Advisor (LPA).
- Qualifications
Membership of, and involvement with, relevant professional body.
- Qualifications
PhD degree.
Job overview
The East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS) is a high-quality scientific and technical advisory service in the field of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. We are looking for a Senior Clinical Scientist, specialising in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics to join our service.
The service promotes systems of work that ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff when using ionising and non-ionising sources of radiation such as x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers and UV cabinets. A wide range of services are provided including, imaging equipment performance testing and optimisation, radiation facility design and environmental monitoring, patient radiation dose assessment, regulatory audits and advice, instrument calibration, radioactive waste management, and teaching and training.
You will be responsible for leading and coordinating specific areas of the service depending on skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be a HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with significant experience in the delivery of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection services. You must be qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert in relevant modalities and/or a Radiation Protection Advisor (or have sufficient knowledge and experience to apply for the relevant certification within 6 months of appointment). You will operate within both our HSE-recognised RPA Body and our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
A passion for service delivery is essential along with an ability to coordinate and supervise the work of others. You must have excellent communication skills and experience of multidisciplinary teaching and training. You will be required to travel throughout the region on a regular basis and may be asked to work from other hospitals in the region, depending on service developments and individual circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th October 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 2026
All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.
As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Scientist - EARRPS with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Clinical scientist role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 p.a. pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Oct 2026.
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