NHS Ayrshire & Arran · 13 hours ago
CK236192 - Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Trainees
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Contract
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New GradNHS Ayrshire & Arran is inviting applications for the Scottish Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Training Scheme (SMPCETS) starting in 2026. The scheme aims to enroll trainees in Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, providing them with training and funding for postgraduate education while preparing them for registration as Clinical Scientists.
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Responsibilities
Applications are invited from candidates with a First- or Second-Class Honours Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering for entry onto the Scottish Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Training Scheme (SMPCETS)
The Medical Physics trainees will be enrolled onto the Medical Physics training programme and be based at either NHS Lothian, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Tayside, NHS Grampian, or NHS Highland, and the Rehab Engineering trainee will be enrolled onto the Clinical Engineering training programme and be based at NHS Lothian SMART Centre
The training will include scientific rotations and acquaintanceships, allowing trainees to build a portfolio for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Successful applicants will be given a contract of employment, starting September 2026, with their employing NHS Scotland Health Board
They will register on the SMPCETS, and in their first year of employment study for an IPEM accredited MSc degree in Medical Physics at Aberdeen University, or in Clinical Engineering at Strathclyde University
In subsequent years of employment, trainees will be based at their nominated NHS Scotland Health Boards
Successful applicants who already hold a qualifying IPEM accredited MSc will commence their training with hospital-based rotations, and train for 2.5 years
IMPORTANT NOTE – this year (2026) all applications for Medical Physics and Rehab Engineering will be via a single application portal
All applicants – please make it clear within your answer to section 2 of your application assessment form (‘why do you want to work for the NHS?) whether you are applying for Medical Physics or Rehab Engineering
You may also wish to highlight this elsewhere in your supporting statement too
If you do not state your preference, then we reserve the right to make this decision on your behalf, based on your previous experience
Informal enquiries about the scheme should be made to Dr Stephen Gandy (stephen.gandy@nhs.scot), Prof. Bill Nailon (bill.nailon@nhs.scot), or Dr Claire Tarbert (claire.tarbert@nhs.scot)
Applications should be made online by visiting nhsgrampian.org/jobs and searching for the job reference number: CK236192
Details can also be found on www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
For International applicants, clear evidence of current visa status and entitlement to work in the UK (without restrictions) should be provided
NHS sponsorship for international candidates may be available
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 20th April 2026 and will be held in-person
Please note: only successful candidates will be contacted for interview
If you have not been contacted by 10th April 2026 you will have been unsuccessful
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination
Qualification
Required
First- or Second-Class Honours Degree in Physical Sciences or Engineering
Clear evidence of current visa status and entitlement to work in the UK (without restrictions) for international applicants
Benefits
Funding for postgraduate training and course fees will be provided.
Company
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
NHS Ayrshire & Arran provides healthcare and social care services to the ayrshire and arran region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-04
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