Head of Radiology Physics

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with MPE and RPA accreditations and a background in providing scientific leadership and support in Radiology Physics.

Please Note: MPE accreditation is essential for this role. We may be able to consider candidates who are close to submitting a portfolio for RPA accreditation within an agreed time frame.

Radiology Physics is part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which has a high profile within the Trust and is building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We support a wide range of Diagnostic Radiology facilities, including CT, Mammography, Cardiac and the Kent Interventional Radiology Centre. Committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service, we are able to offer opportunities for career development and progression within a vibrant, progressive and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of job

• Helping to ensure that a safe and effective Radiology Physics service is provided to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT)
• The delegated day-to-day scientific, technical, clinical and regulatory aspects of the Radiology Physics service
• The delegated day-to-day managerial aspects of the Radiology Physics service, in conjunction with the operational lead
• Being the lead Medical Physics Expert under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R 2017) for Diagnostic Radiology, leading the equipment assessment program, including specification, acceptance testing, commissioning, quality assurance and optimisation of complex imaging equipment, acting with a high degree of autonomy when dealing with varied and specialist issues.
• Leading on the investigation of complex radiation dosimetry issues and advising on the associated risks.
• Calculating dose and risk in the event of planned, unintended or accidental exposures including to the unborn child, and advising clinicians.
• Providing / overseeing specialist radiation protection teaching and training to a range of staff groups and being the training lead for STP and Route 2 within the section.
• Being  an appointed Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR 2017) to EKHUFT.
• Improving the delivery of the Radiology Physics services and conducting research and development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description & Person Specification located under 'supporting documents' for further details.