Head of Radiology Physics | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £76,965 - £88,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, CT1 3NG |
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7709138/344-7308DCB-B |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with MPE and RPA accreditations and a background in providing scientific leadership and support in Radiology Physics.
Please Note: MPE accreditation is essential for this role. We may be able to consider candidates who are close to submitting a portfolio for RPA accreditation within an agreed time frame.
Radiology Physics is part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which has a high profile within the Trust and is building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We support a wide range of Diagnostic Radiology facilities, including CT, Mammography, Cardiac and the Kent Interventional Radiology Centre. Committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service, we are able to offer opportunities for career development and progression within a vibrant, progressive and supportive team.
Main duties of job
· helpingtoensurethatasafeandeffectiveRadiology Physicsserviceisprovidedtothe East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust(EKHUFT)
· the delegated day-to-day scientific, technical, clinical and regulatory aspects of the Radiology Physicsservice
· the delegated day-to-day managerial aspects of the Radiology Physicsservice, in conjunction with the operational lead
· being the leadMedical Physics Expert under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017)for Diagnostic Radiology, leading the equipment assessment program, including specification, acceptance testing, commissioning, quality assurance and optimisation of complex imaging equipment, acting with a high degree of autonomy when dealing with varied and specialist issues.
· leading on the investigation of complex radiation dosimetry issues and advising on the associated risks.
· calculating dose and risk in the event of planned, unintended or accidental exposures including to the unborn child, and advising clinicians.
· providing / overseeing specialist radiation protection teaching and training to a range of staff groups and being the training lead for STP and Route 2 within the section.
· being an appointed Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR 2017) to EKHUFT.
· improving the delivery of the Radiology Physics services and conducting research and development.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification located under 'supporting documents' for further details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026