Head of Radiology Physics

Job 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.

Helping to ensure that a safe and effective Radiology Physics service is provided to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).

The delegated day‑to‑day scientific, technical, clinical and regulatory aspects of the Radiology Physics service.

The delegated day‑to‑day managerial aspects of the Radiology Physics service, in conjunction with the operational lead.

Being the lead Medical 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 note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Agenda for change

Band 8c

£76,965 to £88,682 a year per annum

Permanent

Full‑time, Flexible working

344-7308

DCB-A

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Acting as a Radiation Protection Adviser, (RPA), Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and Operator for Radiology within the Trust and other healthcare organisations, fulfilling the legal requirements of IRR, IR(ME)
R and associated guidelines / approved codes of practice. Providing expert advice at all levels on highly complex issues, including:

• Specification, selection, commissioning and routine assessment of highly complex and patient‑critical equipment for X‑ray imaging, in an efficient and timely manner.
• The design of new or modified radiation…