Job overview
We are advertising for a 12 month fixed term Band 8A Senior Diagnostic Radiological Physicist post in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation safety to cover maternity leave.
We are looking fora self-motivated and enthusiastic physicist with a few years of experience and a good background in Quality Assurance, optimisation and radiation protection/safety, to work within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and dynamic team delivering scientific and technical support and radiation safety services to the Trust and a number of external organisations.
The post holder is expected to be a registered HCPC clinical scientist who will play a key role in procurement, acceptance, commissioning, optimisation and routine quality assurance of x-ray diagnostic equipment.
They will provide Medical Physics Expert support in Diagnostic Radiology and contribute to the development and optimisation of examination protocols, providing compliance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations legislation.
It would be an advantage if the applicant also has some teaching experience, as they will be supporting the Scientist Training Programme training and might be lecturing at MSc level.
Main duties of the job
1. To act as the Senior Radiological Physicist for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and other trusts covered by Service Level Agreements .
2. To be responsible for the development and provision of highly complex and specialised radiological physics support and scientific and technical expertise to the trust and SLA customers.
3. To act as the Medical Physics Expert for specified areas of work for the Trust and the Service Level Agreement customers.
4. To plan, organise and implement integrated computer information systems for handling, analysing and interpreting Quality Assurance data and provide specialist expertise in the analysis of such data.
5. To teach and train members of staff and update local policies to ensure the safety of patients and staff regarding the use of x-rays.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Honours degree in a relevant subject
7. MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
8. NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent
9. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
10. Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER
12. Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above.
13. High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposures in order to perform dose and risk assessments following such exposures
14. Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment
Desirable criteria
15. Teaching at a postgraduate level
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
16. In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
17. Able to work independently providing specialist advice to the Trust
18. Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of computer programming e.g. ImageJ.
20. Statistical analysis techniques
21. Ability to present complex, sensitive or contentious information to a large group of staff
Right to work
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