Clinical Scientist Service Manager

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity within our department. This post provides a broad range of specialised, complex scientific and technical services and computing support within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and, as contracted, to other providers.

The post holder will apply a broad range of skills and experience in Radiological Physics to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of physics services. This will require the post holder to work closely with medical, scientific and technical staff.

Responsibilities include all aspects of specialist Radiological Physics services, to which they are assigned by the Head of Section (e.g. safety-testing and calibration of X-ray equipment, risk assessing and dealing with abnormal equipment behaviour, radiation dose assessment for particular patients).

The provision of safety frameworks and advice.

The post holder will also act as lead Medical Physics expert and will be responsible for all aspects of the services under their management.

The post holder is expected to lead, develop, plan and manage their team of staff and the technical and scientific services provided.

They will also be responsible for the provision of teaching and training of NHS staff in basic and advanced aspects of the science of Radiological Physics.

As and when opportunities arise to do so, she/he is expected to initiate, develop, plan and direct appropriate Research and Development activity within the group.

Main duties of the jobWhy you should join our Team
The Leeds teaching hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, as is its Department of Medical Physics and Engineering. The department has a strong track record of innovation both technically and commercially throughout the UK and internationally and provides support for clinical services at Leeds teaching hospitals as well as to other NHS organisations within the region.

The post-holder will primarily be based at the Leeds General Infirmary site but, as the role involves support to other NHS trusts, they will be expected to travel to various sites across the region.

Enquiries are encouraged to the Head of Department, Dr Robert Farley, email

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About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details Date posted
25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
002243

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary Leeds West  YorkshireLS1 3EX
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:
Dr Robert Farley Head of Medical Physics & Engineeringrobert.farley1

Shortlisting date:
Friday 29/10/26

Interview date:
Monday 16/11/26

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