Principal Clinical Scientist / Lead Principal Clinical Scientist
| Posting date: | 06 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,379.00 to £78,530.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £58379.00 - £78530.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9120-26-0048 |
Summary
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. As described above, depending on the level of experience of the applicant, there are two separate job descriptions. The main differences between the two are highlighted below (please note that this is only a summary, and the full job descriptions and person specifications are attached to this advertisement): 8B Principal Clinical Scientist, Lung screening and diagnostic radiology MPE The post holder will be responsible for: Acting as lead MPE for low dose CT lung screening to PHW as required by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and as the lead technical QA adviser for low dose CT lung screening to PHW.Acting as an MPE for diagnostic radiology in health care, medical research and development and teaching with a focus upon low dose CT lung screening and to be appointed in this role by Velindre NHS Trust and its client organisations.Leading the provision of quality assurance and scientific support for the physics aspects of low dose CT lung screening to PHW and for general radiography to the RPS Cardiff portfolio of clients.Leading and managing projects undertaken in support of developments in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology both within Velindre University NHS Trust and its client organisations. E.g. procurement of new equipment, research and development etcInterpersonal Skills To provide specialist advice on specification and selection of a wide range of highly complex x-ray equipment including low dose CT lung screening equipment to ensure patient and staff safety. Lead the training of junior clinical scientists and technical officers with respect to the physics of low dose CT lung screening and general radiology. To present and explain complex and highly complex information and concepts in a manner that is both appropriate and accessible. Lead the delivery of training courses on low dose CT lung screening physics, with a particular emphasis on PHW and the general use of CT, ensuring that material presented is both appropriate and accessible. Undertake audits of compliance with radiation protection legislation with customers ensuring that communication styles and methods used are aimed at obtaining the necessary information in a concise and efficient manner. To bear in mind that communication styles need to take into account that those being audited may be extremely apprehensive or nervous. Contribute to the management of PHW in an advisory capacity through membership of working groups. Team working and planning As part of the RPS Cardiff team, plan a number of complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment of plans in respect to customers changing requirements: To act as a project manager within the radiation protection service, delivering objectives set by the Head of Radiation Protection Service in a timely and efficient manner, deploying the resources of the Radiation Protection Service.To act as a Medical Physics Expert for research ethics applications in diagnostic radiology and to ensure that reviews assigned are completed against Radiation Protection Service agreed performance criteria. Customer service To have sufficient knowledge and experience to be competent to act as the Employers appointed Medical Physics Expert for low dose CT lung screening as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018 for all RPS Cardiff clients in providing scientific support and advice to medical and senior radiography staff with respect to the protection of patients. To act as the lead specialist resource in the field of CT physics for RPS Cardiff and its customer base. To be a member of the multi-disciplinary Image Optimisation Groups run by Velindre University NHS Trust and its client organisations with a view to ensuring that radiological image quality and patient radiation dose is optimised across a wide range of procedure types. Development of service and documentation To develop policies and procedures on behalf of Velindre NHS Trust and its client organisations, particularly in respect of PHW, reflecting the latest position in respect of radiation protection legislative requirements, professional guidance and NHS Screening Programme standards. Examples are Trust or Health Board over-arching policies relating to radiation protection, implementation of specific regulations and working procedures that reflect professional best practice. To provide feedback on customers policies and documentation relating to radiation safety and technical quality assurance of radiological equipment with a focus on CT equipment as a consequence of local periodic reviews. Managerial Responsibility As the team expands, to take on line management responsibilities for junior staff.Digital and Information As required to arrange for the taking and transcription of the formal minutes of meetings held within the Radiation Protection Service, Velindre University NHS Trust and PHW and to arrange for the preparation of final drafts of these minutes for approval by these groups. Improvement and Monitoring Carries out research or development work as part of routine post including the following examples: To prepare and authorise radiation reviews of ethics applications in support of clinical research.Development of the clinical radiology service as part of membership of image optimisation groups and presentation of results at national meetings or in peer reviewed journals. 8A Principal Clinical Scientist, Lung screening and diagnostic radiology MPE The post holder will be responsible for: Acting as an MPE for low dose CT lung screening to PHW as required by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and as the technical QA adviser to PHW. Acting as an MPE for diagnostic radiology in health care, medical research and development and teaching with a focus upon low dose CT lung screening and to be appointed in this role by Velindre NHS Trust and its client organisations.Co-ordinating the provision of quality assurance and scientific support for the physics aspects of low dose CT lung screening to PHW and for general radiography to the RPS Cardiff portfolio of clients. Interpersonal Skills To provide specialist advice on specification and selection of a wide range of highly complex x-ray equipment including low dose CT lung screening equipment to ensure patient and staff safety. Participate in the training of junior clinical scientists and technical officers with respect to the physics of low dose CT lung screening and general radiography. To present and explain complex and highly complex information and concepts in a manner that is both appropriate and accessible. Participate in the delivery of training courses on low dose CT lung screening physics, with a particular emphasis on PHW, ensuring that material presented is both appropriate and accessible. Customer service To act as the Employers appointed Medical Physics Expert for low dose CT lung screening as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2018 for all RPS Cardiff clients in providing scientific support and advice to medical and senior radiography staff with respect to the protection of patients. To act as a specialist resource in the field of CT physics for RPS Cardiff and its customer base. Development of service and documentation To assist in the development of policies and procedures on behalf of Velindre NHS Trust and its client organisations, particularly in respect of PHW, reflecting the latest position in respect of radiation protection legislative requirements, professional guidance and NHS Screening Programme standards.