Radiation Physics 1.1 Provide technical support to Departments for equipment testing, in compliance with statutory safety Regulations and approved Guidance. 1.2 Act as Operator under Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER 2017) for the practical aspect of Quality Assurance. 1.3 Carry out commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging equipment (e.g. Dental x-ray equipment, mobile and fixed installations for radiography, image receptors). Commissioning includes assessment of performance, calibration, radiation safety aspects of the equipment and measurement of environmental factors. 1.4 Carry out Routine testing of equipment in accordance with published guidance. 1.4.1 Independently (on behalf of other Section staff responsible for the overall survey) carry out Routine Testing of dental x-ray, mobile and fixed radiographic equipment, and prepare results for reporting. 1.4.2 Assist in Routine Testing of all categories of other equipment covered by the section. 1.5 Carry out ad hoc surveys and investigations as required following repairs or incidents. 1.6 Carry out Dose Area Product (DAP) Meter calibrations, and prepare results for user departments. This work involves the adjustment of instruments for recording radiation doses delivered to patients. 2 Radiation Protection 2.1 Assist in radiation protection surveys of departments, environment and equipment, working in Radiation Controlled Areas and establishing and managing temporary Controlled Areas. 2.2 Carry out function checks of radiation measurement equipment including radiation monitoring equipment, Electronic Personal Dosemeters (EPD) and test equipment used in the work of the Section, and in user departments. 2.3 Arrange despatch and return of test equipment to calibration laboratories, suppliers, repairers, etc. and ensure availability for use by all Radiation staff. 2.4 Receive from Approved Dosimetry Services (ADS), issue, collect and despatch to ADSs, personal dosimeters. Receive, collate and file records of movements and dose results for personal dosimeters. Prepare annual summary reports of personal monitoring results for spring meetings of Radiation Protection Committees. 2.5 Forward to ADS, monitoring results from other ADS for non-Classified workers for collation into personal records. 2.6 Maintain database for Radiation Workers who work for Multiple Employers and/or Multiple Sites. (IRR17) 3 Management 3.1 3.1 Keep careful records of all work performed, update databases as required and keep other appropriate records as required for statistical purposes. 4 Teaching / research 4.1 Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups. 4.2 Assist in the production of material to be used for clinical meetings, presentations or for training. 5 Professional 5.1 Maintain professional skills. 5.2 Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department. 5.3 Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice, Local Safety Rules and Quality Manual Procedures. 6 Miscellaneous 6.1 When working in other departments, the appointee will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by Medical Physics and the BCU values are adhered to. 6.2 Occasionally, perform duties outside the normal working hours of the Department, in order to complete work efficiently. 6.3 Undertake contractual work with firms and organisations outside the NHS as required by the Head of Section. Perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Head of Radiation Physics or Director of Medical Physics