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Radiation Protection Adviser
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: NB. B7 appt may be made with linked progression.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible)
Job ref
387-D&T4480-NG
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£49,387 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata for part time roles.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/06/2026 23:59

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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Healthcare Scientist - Radiation Imaging

Band 8a

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. 

This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW. 

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Radiation Protection Adviser
Band 8a (or Band 7 linked-progression post)

We’re looking for a Radiation Protection Adviser in diagnostic Radiology to join our friendly team at UHBW. This is a Band 8a Specialist Healthcare Scientist role, with the option of a Band 7 linked-progression post for candidates working towards RPA certification.

Based at Bristol Royal Infirmary, the Radiation Science Services team provides RPA, MPE and Physics services to a wide range of diagnostic and interventional departments, within two large NHS Trusts, three breast screening services and several private and academic sites.  We provide an extensive personal dosimetry service, and support departments using artificial optical radiation sources. You will be joining two RPAs in a team of fifteen scientists, technologists and trainees. The role involves travel to partner sites and is part of the wider Diagnostic Medical Physics Group, which also covers nuclear medicine, MRI and ultrasound.

Our team is actively involved in training across STP, PTP, HSST, and FRCR programmes, and we support the training of a wide range of healthcare professionals.

We encourage further study and research, including HSST, PhD and post-doctoral opportunities, and support innovation and clinical trials. 

A personalised development plan will be created with the successful candidate, with opportunities to grow and specialise based on your interests and experience.

Main duties of the job

•    Radiation Protection Adviser in diagnostic and interventional radiology, working with other specialist radiation advisers to provide effective highly specialised scientific and technical advice to NHS Trusts and other sites.

•    Act as the scientific lead for the areas of environmental monitoring, IRR17 audits and the provision of advice on radiation risk assessments and local rules.

•    Work within the Radiation Science Services team to provide a quality assurance service for radiation imaging and associated equipment.

•    Specify and evaluate new diagnostic x-ray equipment for procurement.

•    Provide education and training for medical physics and other staff.

•    Encourage, instigate and participate in research and development projects and clinical audit.

Working for our organisation

This is an exciting time to join us as the two large NHS Trusts in Bristol are becoming a single, merged organisation in summer 2026.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, with over 13,000 staff across 10 sites, serving more than 500,000 people in the South West. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we’re proud of our award-winning, digitally advanced services and our commitment to research and innovation.

We are merging with our neighbour, North Bristol NHS Trust to deliver seamless, high-quality, and equitable care for every person across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and the wider South West.

Whether you prefer vibrant city life or coastal calm, our locations in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare offer the best of both worlds, with easy access to the South West’s natural beauty.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate highly complex information e.g. radiation protection and risk information, to other professional groups, and to communicate effectively with patients, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
  • Able to make judgements involving highly complex calculations, e.g. estimating radiation doses to staff and patients
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity and respect for confidentiality. Sympathise with patient care in clinical settings
  • Influencing a wide range of colleagues in developing and introducing scientific systems
  • Able to move between tasks with little notice e.g. responding to enquiries

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • BSc Honours in a physical science or equivalent
  • Radiation Protection Adviser certification with RPA2000
  • MSc in Medical Physics or a closely related subject
  • Registration with HCPC registration (Clinical Scientist or Radiographer) or RCT (Clinical Technologist)
Desirable criteria
  • PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in supplying practical radiation protection advice in the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology
  • In depth understanding of relevant legislations, national standards and other professional guidelines
  • Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge across a range of working procedures and practices in diagnostic radiology physics
  • Experience with testing specialist x-ray equipment and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge thereof
  • Developing and enhancing knowledge including for maintenance of RPA (IRR17) registration with RPA2000
  • Experience to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and organise work to provide a highly specialist clinical scientist and technical service
  • Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity for making precision measurements and adjustments on both test equipment and complex specialist radiation imagingequipment
  • Ability to design and develop specialist image and data processing software to meet specific needs
  • Proficient in computer systems etc to set up documents, spreadsheets and databases and extract and collate information for complex calculations such as for radiation dosimetry, and other specialist data
  • Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
Desirable criteria
  • Able to lift moderate loads within the hospital and for transportation between hospitals for regular QA tests (test equipment weighing up to 8 kg).

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Podnieks
Job title
Head of Radiation Science Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 342 1663
Additional information

For more information and informal discussion please contact Emma Podnieks on [email protected], Susan Doshi on [email protected], or Mary Smail on [email protected].

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