The Radiation Safety Service provides comprehensive protection for patients, staff and visitors exposed to both ionising and non-ionising radiation, delivering a wide range of activities including equipment checks, dosimetry, audits, training, and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on leadership and line management of the laser safety team, acting as the lead Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) across the Trust and external organisations. This includes overseeing laser safety governance, policy development, audit programmes, and compliance with legislation, and managing the maintenance and frontline technical support of clinical laser systems. The post holder delivers advanced training, advises on procurement and implementation of new laser technologies, and coordinates service delivery, research, and innovation to ensure safe, effective, and compliant use of lasers in complex clinical environments. Within the radiation safety team, the radiation monitor calibration laboratory is a core function; the post holder will act as the Trust’s qualified expert under IRR2017, responsible for managing the calibration service, maintaining specialised equipment and radioactive sources, supporting internal and external clients, and generating income through service provision and contracts.
Clinical Scientific
* Provide advanced specialist advice on lasers and radiation measurement, interpreting complex or conflicting information.
* Analyse and apply scientific developments to improve clinical safety and service delivery.
* Provide expert support in radiation and laser incidents and emergencies.
* Manage the radiation calibration laboratory service, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with standards.
* Manage maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of clinical laser systems in patient environments.
* Responsible for provision (and supervise others to provide) first point service response to laser environments.
* Advise on procurement, specification, installation, and commissioning of laser and radiation measurement equipment.
* Lead and support radiation and laser safety audits, incident investigations, and decommissioning activities.
* Maintain calibration laboratory assets, including radioactive sources and specialised instrumentation.
* Provide support in incidents involving radioactive substances, including those handled under NAIR or other emergency schemes, liaising with counter-terrorism group, Environment Agency, Public Health England and the Department of Health.
* Liaise with external inspectors and regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, Metropolitan Police security adviser, and others as deemed appropriate.
* Deputise as appropriate for Physicists leading in different areas within the scope of practice agreed within RSRP, to ensure effective delivery of the service.
Managerial
* Plan and oversee laser protection and radiation calibration services across the Trust and external clients including effective record-keeping systems and documentation of work activities.
* Manage staff within radiation safety, including supervision of scientific and technical teams and allocation of work.
* Plan and optimise service delivery, projects, and operational workflows with key stakeholders.
* Oversee implementation of audit programmes and reporting to governance committees (e.g. RSAC).
* Deputise for head of section when appropriate to ensure continuity of service.
* Manage external service contracts and client relationships.
* Lead financial and commercial activities including contracts, income generation, and cost improvement delivery.
Teaching, training and research
* Act as a design engineer in the development of new medical devices and technologies.
* Instigate and undertake research, development, and complex clinical audit projects.
* Deliver education and training in radiation and laser safety to clinical and academic audiences (up to MSc/MD/PhD level).
* Provide practical training to multidisciplinary staff (clinical, technical, and scientific).
* Train staff on internal and external courses.
* Supervise trainee clinical scientists in laser and radiation laboratory work.
* Co-ordinate training placements and activities for trainees.
* Act as an examiner and contribute to academic teaching programmes.
* Present work at conferences, meetings, and seminars.
* Provide mentoring and support to junior staff and trainees.
Professional
* Fulfil the role of Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) and maintain accreditation.
* Act as the Qualified Person (QP) for radiation instrumentation services.
* Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and safety documentation (e.g. local rules).
* Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory frameworks, and statutory requirements.
* Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and maintain professional registration.
* Keep up to date with scientific, technical, and regulatory developments.
* Contribute to professional groups and external bodies related to radiation protection.
* Liaise professionally with clinical teams, external organisations, and regulators.
* Uphold high standards of professional conduct and service delivery.
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