Principal Physicist in Radiation Safety

Job title:

Principal Physicist in Radiation Safety

Company

NHS

Job description

Medical Physics provides scientific and technical support to a wide range of clinical and laboratory services in the Trust and to many external clients. With a large staff of scientific and technical personnel, and good facilities, the Department provides advice and support in applying physical science and engineering to a wide range of techniques and facilities in health care.Main duties of the jobYou will be working in the Radiation Safety Section of the Medical Physics Department and primarily based at the Guy’s Hospital site, although completing work assignments at any of the Trust locations and for a range of external contracts. The Radiation Safety team comprises of experienced scientists and technicians whose aim is to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of the use of radiation on patients in healthcare. A wide range of advice and support is offered for work including: X-rays, radioisotopes, lasers and microwaves. An important part of this work is to ensure that the Trust and external clients follow relevant legislation and guidelines. The postholder will be expected to work at MPE level supporting research ethics, patient dose audit and optimisation projects.About usGuy’s and St Thomas’ is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 13,650 staff; an annual turnover of more than £1.3 billion; and 2 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities and we also provide specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiac, kidney, women’s and orthopaedic services, and we are home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital. We have also merged with the Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital at the start of 2021, making us an even larger NHS Trust offering an even more extensive range and depth of services. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.ukAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We also have a positive approach to corporate social responsibility and are keen to engage our staff in an agenda that ranges from promoting environmental sustainability to the creation of local employment opportunities.Date posted23 August 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£58,698 to £65,095 a year pa inc HCAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-LIS8795Job locationsGuy’s HospitalTabard House, Talbot YardLondonSE19RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be required to carry out and support X-ray testing on a full range of X-ray imaging systems including CT scanners and mammography X-ray systems. Supporting the quality assurance and optimisation of diagnostic radiology systems. The post holder will be expected to lead MPE input into multidisciplinary optimisation working groups, setting up procedures for utilising a dose management systems, and give advice on equipment purchasing decisions. The post holder prepare MPE dose reports for ethics submissions. The postholder will act as a MPEs and will be encouraged to work towards RPA and RWA accreditations and will have opportunities to work in this area. Participation and leading in research and development work will be expected, including presenting at meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals, and giving formal lectures. The post holder will also have an important role in advising on new installation projects, and the ongoing radiology QA work of the group. While this is primarily a radiology focused role, the radiation safety team also provide scientific support to nuclear medicine, PET and radiotherapy and give laser safety advice to clients. There may be the opportunity for some work in these areas although the primary focus of this role will be on diagnostic radiology physics.Guys and St Thomas celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be required to carry out and support X-ray testing on a full range of X-ray imaging systems including CT scanners and mammography X-ray systems. Supporting the quality assurance and optimisation of diagnostic radiology systems. The post holder will be expected to lead MPE input into multidisciplinary optimisation working groups, setting up procedures for utilising a dose management systems, and give advice on equipment purchasing decisions. The post holder prepare MPE dose reports for ethics submissions. The postholder will act as a MPEs and will be encouraged to work towards RPA and RWA accreditations and will have opportunities to work in this area. Participation and leading in research and development work will be expected, including presenting at meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals, and giving formal lectures. The post holder will also have an important role in advising on new installation projects, and the ongoing radiology QA work of the group. While this is primarily a radiology focused role, the radiation safety team also provide scientific support to nuclear medicine, PET and radiotherapy and give laser safety advice to clients. There may be the opportunity for some work in these areas although the primary focus of this role will be on diagnostic radiology physics.Guys and St Thomas celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or studys at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Registered Medical Physics Expert
• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree

Desirable

• Registered RPA
• Registered RWA
• Registered LPA
• PhD in medical imaging related field

ExperienceEssential

• Detailed knowledge across a range of medical X-ray imaging system status testing
• Significant experience of dose and image quality optimisation in X-ray imaging
• Proven ability to supervise the work of others including trainee clinical scientists and technologists
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines e.g. IRR17, IRMER17, ISO9001, Medical and Dental Guidance Notes
• Have previous experience of performing the work of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
• Experience of performing MPE role in research ethics applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of quantitative image quality analysis methods

Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Registered Medical Physics Expert
• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree

Desirable

• Registered RPA
• Registered RWA
• Registered LPA
• PhD in medical imaging related field

ExperienceEssential

• Detailed knowledge across a range of medical X-ray imaging system status testing
• Significant experience of dose and image quality optimisation in X-ray imaging
• Proven ability to supervise the work of others including trainee clinical scientists and technologists
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines e.g. IRR17, IRMER17, ISO9001, Medical and Dental Guidance Notes
• Have previous experience of performing the work of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
• Experience of performing MPE role in research ethics applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of quantitative image quality analysis methods

Expected salary

£58698 – 65095 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:32:37 GMT

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