Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert Band 8a
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the radiation protection team as a Diagnostic Medical Physicist (or someone close to achieving this or wishing to train to become one). We have the potential for part-time working or annualised hours!
You will carry out the usual duties and role associated with this responsibility including carrying out and supervising QC of x-ray equipment, in compliance with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. There is a lot of scope for development within the role and the team if interested.
Main duties of the job
* Carry out Diagnostic Medical Physicist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).
* Assist in routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.
* Provide Diagnostic Medical Physics input into the Alliance Medical PET-CT facility sited at Southend Hospital and others as directed.
* Develop additional skills and train other staff, creating resilience in the team.
* Develop skills or offer support within the fields of MRI and Laser protection.
Job responsibilities
As expected of a senior role, the candidate would be expected to take responsibility for QC of equipment, supervise and train other team members. This includes incident management, research applications, protocol development, etc. They would be expected to attend relevant meetings and represent the team when required.
Person Specification
Professional
* On the RPA2000 list of Diagnostic MPEs.
* Experience in the role of diagnostic MPE or ready to qualify.
* Experience of QC of x-ray equipment.
* Experience of developing protocols and work instructions.
* Experience of training, presenting, and representing departments at meetings.
* First degree in physics or equivalent.
Educational
* Degree in physics or equivalent.
* Masters degree in medical or radiation physics or equivalent.
Professional
* On the HPC register of clinical scientists.
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.
Salary
£53,755 a year (Pro rata for part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours, Annualised hours.
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