About this role
Job summary
Radiation Protection AdviserBand 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
o 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.
o 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.
o Work within the Radiation Science Services team to provide a quality assurance service for radiation imaging and associated equipment.
o Specify and evaluate new diagnostic x-ray equipment for procurement.
o Provide education and training for medical physics and other staff.
o Encourage, instigate and participate in research and development projects and clinical audit.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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
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
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
PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject
Knowledge and Experience Essential
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
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
Able to lift moderate loads within the hospital and for transportation between hospitals for regular QA tests (test equipment weighing up to 8 kg).
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)