Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 02 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the radiation protection team as a Diagnostic Medical Physicist (or someone close to achieving this or wishing to train to become one).

It is a full time role, but with the potential for part time working or annualised hours!

You will carry out the usual duties and role associated with a clinical scientist or diagnostic MPE responsibility including carrying out and supervising QC of x‑ray equipment.

You carry out the roles and duties as specified in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017/24.

There is a lot of scope for development within the role and the team if interested.

Carry out Diagnostic Medical Physicist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).

Assist in routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.

Provide Diagnostic Medical Physics input into supported hospitals as required.

Develop additional skills / train other staff creating resilience in the team.

Develop skills or offer support within the fields of MRI and Laser protection if interested.

As expected of a senior role you would be expected to take responsibility for QC of equipment, supervise and train other team members.

This includes incident management, research applications, protocol development etc.

You will be expected to attend relevant meetings and represent the team when required.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Are you looking for an exciting Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

• Experience in role of diagnostic MPE or ready to qualify
• On the HPC register of clinical scientists
• Experience of QC of x‑ray equipment
• Experience of developing protocols and work instructions
• Experience of training, presenting, representing departments at meetings
• First degree in physics or equivalent
• On the RPA
  2000 list of Diagnostic MPEs

• Degree in physics or equivalent
• Masters degree in medical or radiation physics or equivalent

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 a year

Per annum ( Pro rata for part time)

Permanent

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Flexible working
• Term time hours
• Annualised hours