Healthcare Scientist Specialist (Clinical Scientist) - Band 8a
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 September 2026
21 days left
Job description
We're looking to add a new Medical Physics Expert to our Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology team in Lincoln. This is a great opportunity fo...
- Provide expert advice on a range of x-ray imaging equipment including CT, interventional radiology, and radiographic systems
- Carry out commissioning, acceptance, and routine QA testing of a range of x-ray equipment
- Optimise clinical protocols
- Carry out other duties as required of an MPE
- Participate in the provision of scientific support in matters relating to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 as required
For full details of the job description and main responsibilities please see the pdf files attached to this advert.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in medical physics or radiation physics
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Must be committed to working towards MPE certification
Desirable
- Registered with RPA2000 as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
- Registered with RPA2000 as a Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA)
- Fellowship of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Previous experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at post registration level as a Clinical Scientist in radiation protection and radiological physics
Desirable
- Experience of ionising radiation, including work within diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive substances
- Experience in the provision of a medical physics service
- Experience in business planning
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of radiation protection and radiological physics
- Ability to communicate scientific concepts to other staff
- Ability to work with staff in different disciplines
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Range of IT skills including image analysis and DICOM tools
- Good communication and presentation skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Ability to use own initiative
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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