Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert
Join our team as a Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert at NHS Scotland.
Position Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems with around 40,000 staff, is seeking an experienced medical physicist to enhance our radiation protection and medical physics services across hospitals in the West and Borders of Scotland. This role involves delivering and developing services, leading education and training programs, and contributing to departmental growth in response to legislative, technological, and clinical changes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Participate in delivering and developing radiation protection services in diagnostic radiology.
2. Lead and contribute to education and training courses, including collaborations with the University of Glasgow.
3. Engage in departmental development initiatives responding to legislative and technological changes.
Qualifications
* Good honours Degree in Physical Sciences.
* Completion of a formal training program in medical physics equivalent to NSHCS STP or SMPCETS.
* Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC.
* Current certificates of competence from RPA2000 as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology.
Skills and Attributes
* Good management and communication skills.
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative department committed to safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Glasgow offers a vibrant city life with rich cultural and sporting opportunities, and proximity to natural landscapes.
Contact Details
For more information, contact Prof Andrew Reilly at Andrew.Reilly3@nhs.scot or 0141 451 6383, or Shellagh Milligan at Shellagh.Milligan@nhs.scot.
Application Process
Refer to the Candidate Information Packs for contact details of the Recruitment Service. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections, including the Armed Forces community. Please ensure all responses in your application are your own, as AI-generated or assisted responses are discouraged and may lead to withdrawal from the process.
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