Principal Clinical Scientist - Radiation Safety, Diagnostic Radiology


Company:	Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Salary:	£57,528 - £64,750 Dependent on experience
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

Radiation Physics are looking for a Principal Clinical Scientistwith experience indiagnostic radiology and non-ionising radiationto join our large team. If you are a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist who is working towards your MPE, LPA or RPA and expect to achieve this within the next 12-months then we would love to hear from you. We can support you to achieve your full potential (and offer personal study time too!). Please note: Appointment would be at Band 7 until you achieve this.

The Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Sectionsensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with sealed or unsealed sources of ionising radiation (e.g. x-rays, beta rays etc) and non-ionising radiation (e.g. ultrasound, lasers etc.)

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

In this varied and rewarding position, you will:

• Providehigh‑quality scientific supportto the Trust and external partners.

• Provide specialistMPEandLPA advice to the Trust and external partners.

• Act as a site leadfor one or more of our hospital sites.

• Contribute to the quality assurance programmefor a wide range of diagnostic radiology equipment, including CT, mammography (including two NHSBSP services) general X‑ray, angiography and fluoroscopy.

• Development and maintenance oflocal rules,risk assessmentsandradiation safetydocumentation for X-rays and Lasers.

• Provide high quality teachingandtraining to staff from across the UK, including STP trainees and those aspiring Healthcare Scientists undertaking alternative training pathways.

• You’ll also providespecialist guidanceonlegislation, national standards and compliance, helping departments maintain safe and effective practice.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).

• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits

• Blue Light card eligibility

• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

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