Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 Per annum ( Pro rata for part time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southend on Sea, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7762121/390-CSS-SO-0035 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the radiation protection team as a Diagnostic Medical Physicist (or someone close to achieving this or wishing to train to become one).
It is a full time role, but with the potential for part time working or annualised hours!
You will carry out the usual duties and role associated with a clinical scientist or diagnostic MPE responsibility including carrying out and supervising QC of x-ray equipment.
You carry out the roles and duties as specified in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017/24.
There is a lot of scope for development within the role and the team if interested.
Carry out Diagnostic Medical Physicist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).
Assist in routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.
Provide Diagnostic Medical Physics input into supported hospitals as required.
Develop additional skills / train other staff creating resilience in the team.
Develop skills or offer support within the fields of MRI and Laser protection if interested
As expected of a senior role you would be expected to take responsibility for QC of equipment, supervise and train other team members.
This includes incident management, research applications, protocol development etc.
You will be expected to attend relevant meetings and represent the team when required.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Are you looking for an exciting Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026