Consultant Clinical Scientist - RPA-MPE B8B
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS GGC is seeking a Clinical Scientist to serve as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) within the Health Physics Service. The role involves contributing to radiation protection services across West and Borders of Scotland, with a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic radiology. The successful candidate will lead AI initiatives, driving development, implementation, and oversight of AI technologies to support clinical practice. They will join an experienced team providing radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics services.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £76,888 – £82,251 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256536
Salary:
Band 8B (£76,888 - £82,251)
Job closing date:
06/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
20/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Health Physics
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Job Advert
NHS GGC is seeking to appoint a Clinical Scientist to act as a Medical Physics Expert and Radiation Protection Adviser within the Health Physics Service. The person appointed will contribute to radiation protection services provided by Health Physics to hospitals throughout the West and Borders of Scotland.
An essential aspect of this role will be a strong involvement in artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic radiology. The successful candidate will be expected to act as lead MPE for AI initiatives within diagnostic radiology for the Health Board, driving the development, implementation, and oversight of AI technologies to support clinical practice. Experience in the application of AI in a healthcare setting, particularly in diagnostic radiology, will be highly advantageous. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the advancement of safe, effective, and innovative AI solutions in me
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