Job overview
Due to internal promotion, an exciting career opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics section of the Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering Department at UCLH. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical scientist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided across UCLH. We are particularly interested in those candidates with experience of radioactive materials safety and diagnostic radiology QA. Experience of ultrasound QA and/or laser safety would also be an advantage.
Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist and who either have or are close to obtaining their MPE certificate.
The role requires knowledge of radiation protection in healthcare and academic research environments. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy – for a more detailed description please refer to the job description.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments and sites within UCLH and cover a broad range of external customers in and around London.
The department has close links with UCL and opportunities exist to take an active role in teaching and research.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth, including the development of leadership skills and the acquisition of new knowledge to be able to thrive at UCLH.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments utilising radiation and engage with a diverse portfolio of external clients across London and the Southeast. Our department maintains strong ties with UCL, offering opportunities to contribute to teaching and research initiatives.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.