Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. In addition to that, we work to become an outstanding, inclusive place to work.
The Trust includes The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital and Newham University Hospital. Our hospitals are equipped with a wide range of radiological imaging equipment including modern digital radiography and fluoroscopy units, interventional radiological and cardiac angiography suites, spectral CT scanners, mammography units and a variety of dental units in our Dental Hospital.
The Radiation Safety Section provides radiation safety and physics support to users of ionising radiation at a time of rapid development in digital imaging technology, artificial intelligence and expanding clinical applications of radiation. The service provides RPA and RWA radiation safety services for large radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy services within the Trust.
You will need to be a HCPC registered as a clinical scientist and have MPE or RWA certification, or be close to submitting a portfolio.
Proposed interview date 30/04/2026
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The Radiation Safety Section is based at the Royal London Hospital. You will be expected to work on all Trust and client sites.
The post holder will act as an appointed MPE or RWA for the Trust and for outside contracts, as required. You will support the head of radiation safety in delivering the radiation protection programme and to act as a designated site and/ or modality MPE or RWA.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience to act as an MPE or RWA
- Experience in patient dosimetry and use of patient dose managements systems
- Experience of providing radiation safety advice in radiology
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Able to analyse complex data
- Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge (MPE or RWA level) in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicine
- Specialist knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare
- Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and software
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
- MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Certificated MPE/RWA
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience to act as an MPE or RWA
- Experience in patient dosimetry and use of patient dose managements systems
- Experience of providing radiation safety advice in radiology
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Able to analyse complex data
- Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge (MPE or RWA level) in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicine
- Specialist knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare
- Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and software
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
- MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Certificated MPE/RWA
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
