Job summary
The Radiation Physics (Non-Ionising) Department is based at Poole Hospital and provides services to University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust, other NHS providers and a number of local private hospitals, clinics & dentists. This is a scientific, technical and clinical measurement service, provided by a team of Healthcare Scientists and Practitioners.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Provide (and assist in the development of) radiation protection and quality assurance ofnon-ionising radiation installations and equipment. This includes the provision of clinical technical services to a wide range of professional clients. This work will include evaluating the imaging performance and / or safety of; MRI scanners, ultrasound scanners, UV phototherapy treatment units, lasers, other hospital EMF sourcesrequiring high precision measurements.
- Assist in implementing legislation, professional guidance and current good practice advice in radiation protection.
- Arrange and perform appropriate routine area and environmental monitoring and report findings to the appropriate MRSE or LPA.
- Assess the radiation protection and imaging performance aspects of appropriate non ionising radiations medical equipment, as part of the commissioning process.
- Evaluate long term performance of appropriate equipment.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of appropriate equipment and techniques.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of appropriate non-ionising radiations legislation, QC and optimisation techniques.
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents, spreadsheets and databases and extract information. Able to use specialized software to analyse complex data. Much of the complex NIR equipment used is software based
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with non-ionising radiation
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in Physics or related subject and / or equivalent knowledge / experience.
- Relevant M.Sc. and successful completion of the STP training scheme in an appropriate specialism.
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics). OR close to completing STP
- Full UK driving license.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of risks arising from a range of imaging & treatment techniques
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from non-ionising radiation exposure
- Experience working / training in appropriate specialism/s within Medical Physics.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of appropriate non-ionising radiations legislation, QC and optimisation techniques.
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents, spreadsheets and databases and extract information. Able to use specialized software to analyse complex data. Much of the complex NIR equipment used is software based
- Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with non-ionising radiation
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in Physics or related subject and / or equivalent knowledge / experience.
- Relevant M.Sc. and successful completion of the STP training scheme in an appropriate specialism.
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics). OR close to completing STP
- Full UK driving license.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of risks arising from a range of imaging & treatment techniques
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from non-ionising radiation exposure
- Experience working / training in appropriate specialism/s within Medical Physics.
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.
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.
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).
