Job summary Band 8D Head of Radiation Protection Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are recruiting a Head of Radiation Protection. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team providing a full range of Radiation Protection services across the Trust and to other private and NHS hospitals. The Department sits within the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate. We are active in research, development, teaching and outreach, and the Department enjoys excellent team work and staff satisfaction. We are an accredited training centre with a steady stream of high calibre STP graduates. If you would like to arrange an informal visit or require any further information, please contact David Cook (Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) on 07341 782214 / david.cookroyalberkshire.nhs.uk. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA), Medical Physics Expert (MPE), and ideally a Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) and will lead provide scientific and managerial leadership for Radiation Protection services. The Radiation Protection Service aims to ensure the safety of all patients, staff and visitors who come into contact with ionising or non-ionising radiation. Services provided are Trust-wide, and include services to other nearby NHS and private hospitals. The Department provides a wide range of services including provision of Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) for the Trust, Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), Trust Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology, Laser Protection Advisor (LPA), MR Safety Expert (MRSE) and safety advisor for Ultrasound and Phototherapy. The Service provides advice and training to users of ionising and non-ionising radiation. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6876484PCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post. Person Specification Certification Essential Registered Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Expert (Radiation Protection) Certified Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) Desirable Certified Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) Certified Laser Protection Advisor (LPA) MR Safety Expert (MRSE) Experience Essential Significant experience working in Radiation Protection Experience of leading and motivating teams Desirable Teaching experience Research track record Person Specification Certification Essential Registered Clinical Scientist Medical Physics Expert (Radiation Protection) Certified Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) Desirable Certified Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) Certified Laser Protection Advisor (LPA) MR Safety Expert (MRSE) Experience Essential Significant experience working in Radiation Protection Experience of leading and motivating teams Desirable Teaching experience Research track record Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)