Principal Physicist – Radiation Protection
Join to apply for the 231524 – Principal Physicist – Radiation Protection role at NHS Lothian. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Radiation Protection physicist who will work as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert providing expert advice to users of ionising radiation within NHS Lothian.
You will work within a team of 8 physicists and 6 technologists. The Radiation Protection Section provides scientific advice and technical support to Radiology, Radiotherapy, and all other users of ionising radiation and radionuclides. The section also supports users of non‑ionising radiation such as lasers and UV phototherapy. The post holder will work closely with the other Radiation Protection Advisers within NHS Lothian to deliver a high quality radiation protection service.
At NHS Lothian we have a strong commitment to staff development, engagement and positive staff experience. This post offers an excellent opportunity to further your career within the beautiful, vibrant city of Edinburgh. We strive to provide high quality, safe, effective and person‑centred healthcare, continually improving clinical outcomes for patients who use our services and for our population as a whole, through the application of NHS Lothian’s core values of quality, teamwork, care & compassion, dignity & respect, and openness, honesty and responsibility.
Qualifications
* Minimum an honours degree (or equivalent) in a physical science or an appropriate engineering discipline such as electrical or electronic engineering.
* Corporate membership of IPEM and registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics) with the Health and Care Professions Council.
* Certification through RPA2000 to allow appointment as a Radiation Protection Adviser and be on the RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts.
* Certification as an RWA and/or LPA is advantageous.
* PVG Scheme membership/record required.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice to users of ionising radiation within NHS Lothian.
* Support Radiology, Radiotherapy and other users of ionising radiation and radionuclides.
* Support users of non‑ionising radiation such as lasers and UV phototherapy.
* Work closely with other Radiation Protection Advisers to deliver high quality radiation protection service.
* Demonstrate initiative, written and verbal communication skills, tact, diplomacy, leadership, organisational and scientific skills.
* Work well as part of a team and help train and develop junior members of the section.
* Travel across Lothian and Fife as required.
Additional Information
We are also advertising a part‑time (22.2 hours, 0.6 WTE) 8A post if you do not have sufficient experience for this role.
For an informal discussion about this post or how you can fit into our team, please contact Nicola Macdonald, Head of Radiation Protection, on 0131 242 2358 or 07736033959.
To work in the United Kingdom, it is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work. Your employer will check the necessary visa and immigration status via the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
We will fully support disabled candidates and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
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* Part‑time
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