Principal Clinical Scientist – Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics


Company:	Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£66,582 - £77,368 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester and Ipswich, CO4 5JL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for someone to help lead and shape the future of the Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics team at ESNEFT as a Principal Clinical Scientist and Deputy Head.

You will join the friendly team of physicists and technologists in providing radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services to Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, PET-CT and Radiopharmacy in one of the largest NHS organisations in England, working across Colchester Hospital, Ipswich Hospital and multiple community sites.

Ideally, you will be a Certified MPE in DR and Certified RPA, however consideration at a Band 8a developmental will be given if you are working towards these and have signification post registration and leadership experience.

You will participate in all aspects of the scientific support we provide to the Trust and our external customers in ionising and non-ionising radiation areas. You will take a key role in providing specialist training and supporting development of your staff and stakeholders.

You will work with other RPAs, MPEs, RWAs and other healthcare professionals to provide expert scientific advice to a range of stakeholders.

• Advise the Trust on regulatory compliance in relation to radiation safety

• Provide scientific and technical expertise to consultant medical staff and other healthcare professionals in relation to radiation safety and the physics of ionising and non-ionising radiation

• Fulfil the role of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as described in regulation 14 of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017

• Fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology as described in regulation 14 of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17)

• Provide advice on radioactive waste management, environmental radiation protection and the transport of radioactive substances

• Advise on regulatory compliance in relation to the use of lasers and non-ionising radiation

• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the Radiation Safety and Imaging Physics section

• Initiate and undertake research and development activity

• Provide support for training and personal development of trainees, under-graduate and post-graduate students and appropriately qualified scientific and technical staff working in radiation safety and imaging physics

• Deputise for the Head of Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics as required

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026

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