Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 a year Per annum ( Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

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

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-0035

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

Experience in role of diagnostic MPE or ready to qualify
On the HPC register of clinical scientists

Desirable

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 RPA2000 list of Diagnostic MPEs

Educational

Essential

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

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

Experience in role of diagnostic MPE or ready to qualify
On the HPC register of clinical scientists

Desirable

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 RPA2000 list of Diagnostic MPEs

Educational

Essential

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)