Assistant 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 Assistant Physicist The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology physicists within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU). This post would suit a graduate with a physics background who is looking to gain initial experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection whilst supporting our team to drive regulatory compliance and provide the best patient care. The position offers excellent oportunities for learning and developing skills and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety. Within the trust, the physics DR team provide and support a broad range of clinical services, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged. The post is within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) offering an environment in which there is a wide experience of Imaging Physics. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre. The AHSC aims to bring together the delivery of healthcare services, teaching and research in a partnership for the purpose of improving the health of its patients, advancing clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Values Main duties of the job Assist other members of the team in performing quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment, located both within and outside the Trust. This may involve helping with the assembly and set up of equipment and performing routine tasks under supervision Assist in data analysis, particularly taking personal responsibility for ensuring that all data collected is accurate Perform initial analysis and judgement on data to ensure that it follows expected trends and complies with relevant legislation, national and local standards. This may involve entering data in spreadsheets and plotting graphs and comparing results Enter data in a variety of computer systems Assist in routine care and checks of all equipment in use in the department, including appropriate storage Store and retrieve measured data Assist other members of the team in the acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging and associated equipment Assist other members of the team with the measurement and calculation of patient doses and the optimisation of patient radiological procedures Assist with audits of X-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements Assist with the assessment of the adequacy and integrity of radiation protection shielding in X-ray facilities Assist in other duties as required by the Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists Act as an operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R, in accordance with Trust policies and practices 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