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Clinical Scientist - Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton, TA1 5DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Scientist with experience in DR and Radiation Safety to join the Medical Physics team at Somerset NHS Foundation T...

As part of a dedicated team of Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists and a Radiation Assurance Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering the specialist clinical and technical services of the department. You'll contribute directly to testing the quality, safety and optimisation of a wide range of highly complex diagnostic and interventional equipment, ensuring patients receive safe, effective care every day.

This role combines hands-on clinical science, problem-solving and innovation, with the chance to work directly with healthcare professionals, engineers, and regulatory bodies to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your scientific expertise will directly improve patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) in Physics or other relevant subject, or equivalent
  • Relevant higher degree (eg MSc, MPhil, PhD) or equivalent
  • Has completed and passed the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent, or on track to complete within six months of appointment.
  • Is, or is working towards state registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of the full range of Medical Physics work
  • Significant knowledge and experience of:
  • The use of highly complex Diagnostic X-ray equipment (>£50,000) and highly complex specialist testing equipment and techniques employed to measure safety and performance of radiological equipment
  • Interpretation and judgement of measurements to ensure compliance of equipment with legislation and guidance

Additional Criteria

Essential: - Please see the attached JD

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

SNF
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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