Diagnostic Radiological Physicist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Diagnostic Radiological Physicist The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have a new 12 month (fixed term) vacancy for a diagnostic radiology (DR) physicist within the Radiological Sciences Unit of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT), due to a career break. The successful applicants will work in a helpful, friendly and dynamic team, delivering scientific advice and technical support in diagnostic radiology and radiation safety to ICHNT and external organisations. The position offers excellent opportunities for learning and developing skills, and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety. Ideally, you will have working experience in some or all of the areas of quality assurance and radiation safety, and will be a clinical scientist registered with HCPC. Candidates with less experience (currently training in the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection specialism or working towards HCPC registration via route 2) are encouraged to apply as training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description and salary band). The Trust has a full range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment and a dose management system. We provide a broad range of clinical service support, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged. Main duties of the job Contribute to the development and delivery of day-to-day management of the Quality Assurance programme for x-ray equipment within the Trust and Service Level Agreement customers. Providing routine quality assurance, performance assessment, auditing in support of x-ray equipment. This involves high precision, complex measurements and safe use of radiation. Acceptance testing of new radiological physics installations across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers. Day to day troubleshooting of x-ray equipment across the Trust and for Service Level Agreement customers. Contribute to the development, use and maintenance of software applications support in support of the clinical use and Quality Assurance of imaging equipment Provide day-to-day supervision of trainee Clinical Scientists Teach specialised information to large groups (>20 people) within the Trust and on external courses. Participate in and support research and development within Radiological Physics, RSU and Imaging Take part in clinical audits Present their scientific findings at conferences; the impact of this could be national / international. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly