Head of Radiology Physics

Head of Radiology Physics

The closing date is 14 January 2026

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 see the Job Description & Person Specification located under 'supporting documents' for further details.

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Physics or closely related subject.
• IPEM-accredited MSc in Medical Physics, MSc in Medical Imaging or relevant higher degree.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Corporate Membership of IPEM or equivalent relevant professional body
• Inclusion on RPA
  2000 list of Core Competence to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)
  R17
• Certificate of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR
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• PhD in relevant field
• Chartered Physicist (CPhys) or Chartered Scientist (CSci)
• HSS registration or the necessary experience to obtain this
• Chartered Radiation Protection Professional (CRadP)

• Highly specialised practical experience in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Protection
• Knowledge of budget holding and financial resource management
• Specialist knowledge and practical experience of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a wide variety of digital and analogue state of the art X‑ray imaging equipment.
• Specialist knowledge and practical experience of the dose measurement techniques of ionising radiations including the various techniques for measurement of patient dose in radiography, fluoroscopy, cardiology, CT, mammography and dental
• Specialist understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from ionising radiation, and the precautions required.
• Able to supervise individual staff in their clinical and scientific practice
• Experience in the application of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines and ability to…