Head of Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Job title:

Head of Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Company

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryRadiation Physics are looking to recruit a new Head of Diagnostic Radiology Physics to lead and develop the scientific support to Diagnostic Imaging departments across Kent and the South East.The scientific and leadership expertise provided by the post-holder is crucial to the safe and clinically effective delivery of the radiation protection and diagnostic radiology services provided by Radiation Physics.You will act as an accredited MPE in diagnostic radiology, in addition to being an accredited RPA.Main duties of the jobThe role requires you to deliver a high-level of scientific and leadership expertise that directly impacts on the safety of our staff, patients and visitors to the Trust.You will be proactive in engaging with staff throughout the organisation to ensure that radiation safety is foremost and that we are delivering the required service levels.Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.About usMTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesOnce your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: To be confirmed.Job description
Job responsibilitiesOnce your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).Interview Date: To be confirmed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
• Relevant accredited MSc
• PhD or equivalent level of knowledge
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physics
• RPA2000 certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser (or certification within 12-months, or other time frame as agreed upon appointment)

Desirable

• RPA2000 certification as a Laser Protection Adviser

Experience / KnowledgeEssential

• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in radiation physics.
• Considerable and broad ranging experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physics.
• Experience in managing a section/team within a scientific/clinical environment
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation dosimetry, diagnostic unit technology, radiation protection technology, quality assurance and computer systems in radiation physics, sufficient to act as a Medical Physics Expert in these areas.
• Broad knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.
• Specialist level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiation safety, non-ionising radiation and diagnostic radiology physics.
• Expert level of knowledge in radiation safety, and diagnostic imaging physics as appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of non-ionising imaging techniques.
• Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment and computing equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of employment procedures and practices
• Experience of acting as an MPE in mammography physics.

SkillsEssential

• Able to manage and develop others in a multi-disciplinary team effectively
• Able to understand and manage a budget and prepare effective business cases.
• Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise
• Good time management skills
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
• Relevant accredited MSc
• PhD or equivalent level of knowledge
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physics
• RPA2000 certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser (or certification within 12-months, or other time frame as agreed upon appointment)

Desirable

• RPA2000 certification as a Laser Protection Adviser

Experience / KnowledgeEssential

• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in radiation physics.
• Considerable and broad ranging experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physics.
• Experience in managing a section/team within a scientific/clinical environment
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation dosimetry, diagnostic unit technology, radiation protection technology, quality assurance and computer systems in radiation physics, sufficient to act as a Medical Physics Expert in these areas.
• Broad knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.
• Specialist level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiation safety, non-ionising radiation and diagnostic radiology physics.
• Expert level of knowledge in radiation safety, and diagnostic imaging physics as appropriate to the role.
• Knowledge of non-ionising imaging techniques.
• Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment and computing equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of employment procedures and practices
• Experience of acting as an MPE in mammography physics.

SkillsEssential

• Able to manage and develop others in a multi-disciplinary team effectively
• Able to understand and manage a budget and prepare effective business cases.
• Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise
• Good time management skills
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
AddressMaidstone HospitalHermitage LaneMaidstoneME16 9QQEmployer’s website

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Location

Maidstone, Kent

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:12:48 GMT

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