Clinical Scientist in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a team providing radiation protection advice and support to St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust and a large number of healthcare sites across the British Isles to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with all forms of ionising radiations. The post holder's primary role is to ensure that radiological equipment is comprehensively tested and operating optimally.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out routine radiation safety tests of X-ray equipment including general radiology, fluoroscopy, mammography, dental, CT and digital imaging equipment.
• Commissioning and critical examination of imaging equipment and assistance in the development of relevant procedures and protocols for such testing.
• To assist the lead RPA and MPE with the assessment of compliance of radiology departments with legal requirements for radiation safety.
• To assist the lead RPA and MPE with the following services:
  • Assessing patient radiation doses for a range of radiological procedures
  • Provision of radiation protection specifications for new radiological imaging facilities
  • Ensuring adequate radiation shielding of radiology rooms
  • Investigation of radiation incidents and the provision of appropriate incident reports
  • Other RPA/MPE duties as required by the section

About us

The Radiological Protection Centre (RPC) at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust acts as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA), Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to a large number of healthcare organisations around the British Isles. It has about 15 staff and has been established as one of the leading providers in the sector since 1985. Staff have the opportunity to travel extensively and visit some of the best parts of the country. Flexible working patterns can be negotiated.