Job summary Join Us as a Principal Medical Physicist at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Are you a visionary and dynamic Medical Physicist eager to take the next big step in your career? Ready to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact? This is your moment to shine Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is on the lookout for an exceptional Principal Medical Physicist to lead and elevate our Medical Physics service. In this senior leadership role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring radiation safety compliance while championing the highest standards of patient and staff care. This is your opportunity to bring your expertise to a service where your skills will not only be valued but celebrated. In this pivotal position, you will serve as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Diagnostic Radiology and as our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).Not yet registered as an MPE or RPA? Don't let that stop you If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Share your plan for obtaining registration within the year, and we'll provide the guidance and support to get you there. For those still in the process, initial appointment may be at Band 8a on a fixed-term basis for 12 months or until your registration is complete. Main duties of the job Your Role at a Glance As the Principal Medical Physicist, you will: Lead with Vision: Drive the development of our Medical Physics service, collaborating with the Consultant Clinical Scientist and other stakeholders. Ensure Excellence: Oversee compliance with radiation safety regulations, providing expert advice on radiation protection matters. Collaborate for Impact: Work hand-in-hand with Clinical Radiology to optimise the use of specialist diagnostic imaging equipment across main and community sites. Build a Stronger Team: Take a key role in shaping a skilled and cohesive medical physics team, appointing critical roles and nurturing professional support networks. For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and lead us into an exciting future for Medical Physics We are offering a generous welcome payment of £8,000 and relocation package for this post. Let's Talk We'd love to discuss the role with you. For an informal chat about the job or the service, reach out to Dr Duncan Wood at duncan.woodnhs.net. About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata if part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 269-SFT8668-C Job locations Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (Salisbury District Hospital) Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities What Makes This Role Unique? Leadership and Innovation: Shape and steer the future of our Medical Physics service. With the autonomy to innovate, youll have the freedom to develop both the service and your team, leaving a lasting legacy. Collaboration at Its Core: Work closely with regional networks, including our partnership with the Medical Physics department at the Royal United Hospital Bath, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and excellence. Commitment to Your Growth: Benefit from a workplace that prioritises learning and development through tailored mentoring, leadership courses, and career progression opportunities. Impactful Work: As the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Diagnostic Radiology and our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), your contributions will directly enhance safety and care quality across our sites. What We Can Offer: Professional Development: Full support for training, including opportunities for professional courses and attendance at RUH Bath to enhance your skills. Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team committed to pushing the boundaries of medical physics in the NHS. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your work. About You: HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is essential. You will serve as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Diagnostic Radiology and as our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA). Not yet registered as an MPE or RPA? If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Share your plan for obtaining registration within the year, and well provide the guidance and support to get you there. For those still in the process, initial appointment may be at Band 8A on a fixed-term basis for 12 months or until your registration is complete. Job description Job responsibilities What Makes This Role Unique? Leadership and Innovation: Shape and steer the future of our Medical Physics service. With the autonomy to innovate, youll have the freedom to develop both the service and your team, leaving a lasting legacy. Collaboration at Its Core: Work closely with regional networks, including our partnership with the Medical Physics department at the Royal United Hospital Bath, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and excellence. Commitment to Your Growth: Benefit from a workplace that prioritises learning and development through tailored mentoring, leadership courses, and career progression opportunities. Impactful Work: As the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Diagnostic Radiology and our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), your contributions will directly enhance safety and care quality across our sites. What We Can Offer: Professional Development: Full support for training, including opportunities for professional courses and attendance at RUH Bath to enhance your skills. Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented, multidisciplinary team committed to pushing the boundaries of medical physics in the NHS. State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your work. About You: HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is essential. You will serve as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Diagnostic Radiology and as our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA). Not yet registered as an MPE or RPA? If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply. Share your plan for obtaining registration within the year, and well provide the guidance and support to get you there. For those still in the process, initial appointment may be at Band 8A on a fixed-term basis for 12 months or until your registration is complete. Person Specification Registrations and Qualifications Essential Clinical Scientist, registered with the HCPC Masters degree in Medical Physics Honours degree in physics or related science - Awarded - 2nd class or higher - in Medical Physics or related science Certified as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology under IR(ME)R-2017 - or eligible to apply within 1 year Certified as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under RPA2000 - or eligible to apply within 1 year Knowledge and Skills Essential Extensive experience in Diagnostic Radiology physics and radiation protection Working at a senior level in team and service management Experience Essential Effective planning and organisational skills with a track record in delivering service plans and developments. Completing risk assessments and managing action plans to mitigate against these risks. Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and regulations including IRR and IRMER. Person Specification Registrations and Qualifications Essential Clinical Scientist, registered with the HCPC Masters degree in Medical Physics Honours degree in physics or related science - Awarded - 2nd class or higher - in Medical Physics or related science Certified as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology under IR(ME)R-2017 - or eligible to apply within 1 year Certified as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under RPA2000 - or eligible to apply within 1 year Knowledge and Skills Essential Extensive experience in Diagnostic Radiology physics and radiation protection Working at a senior level in team and service management Experience Essential Effective planning and organisational skills with a track record in delivering service plans and developments. Completing risk assessments and managing action plans to mitigate against these risks. Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and regulations including IRR and IRMER. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (Salisbury District Hospital) Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)