Specialist Healthcare Scientist - Radiation Imaging

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jun 2026

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