[Hiring] Medical Physics Expert @Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to join our Diagnostic Medical Physics team on a 12-month temporary basis. We are seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Scientist Specialist with expertise in Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology Physics to support a wide range of clinical services across Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE), providing specialist advice on radiation safety, optimisation and compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017).

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and innovative NHS organisation, contributing to patient safety, service development, education, training and the implementation of best practice across diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and PET/CT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as an appointed Medical Physics Expert for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and other organisations as required.
• Providing specialist advice on radiation protection, patient dosimetry, optimisation and quality assurance.
• Supporting the acceptance testing, commissioning and performance evaluation of imaging and dose management systems.
• Investigating radiation incidents and contributing to service improvements that enhance patient safety.
• Delivering education, training and mentorship to medical physics staff, trainees and wider clinical teams.
• Supporting equipment procurement and advising on the selection, implementation and optimal use of specialist imaging technologies.
• Contributing to research, innovation and the continued development of Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Physics services.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology Physics.
• Expertise in radiation safety and compliance with relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Fluent English speaker, assessed at interview.
• Eligibility under the UKVI points-based system if requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Support for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing.
• Career development through management and training support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.