Deputy Head of Radiology Physics

The Radiology Physics Department support a range of cutting edge imaging equipment across our hospitals within the Trust. We are looking for a highly experienced physicist in the field of Diagnostic Radiology to join our growing team as Deputy Head of Radiology Physics at University Hospitals Dorset. We also support MRI, Ultrasound and Lasers, so an interest in this area would be advantageous though not a requirement for the post. Anyone wishing to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in this field would be supported and encouraged to do so.

The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered clinical scientist and hold RPA2000 certification to act as an MPE and RPA in the diagnostic radiology, although applications from those holding only one certificate are encouraged as support for attainment of the other will be provided.

Candidates who are not certified MPE or RPA but who are demonstrably close to being able to submit their portfolio for either may be considered for appointment to a lower band, initially.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

o Provide day to day management / target setting of appropriate junior Medical Physics staff and Health Education England trainees (STPs and PTPs).

o Contribute to the business planning process of the department.

o Lead in the development of radiation protection and quality assurance of radiography.

o To act as Lead MPE for research and ethics applications

o To supervise MPEs in their roles as modality leads

o To assist lead RPA and act as deputy RPA when head of Radiology Physics is unavailable

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

Assess the radiation protection and imaging performance aspects of all new radiological imaging equipment, as part of the commissioning process.

Evaluate the long term performance of highly complex radiological imaging equipment such as CT scanners.

Acquire and maintain knowledge of radiographic equipment and radiographic techniques throughout the district in so far as they affect radiation dose and / or image quality.

Monitor & advise on the QC programmes of various clients.

Lead in regular audits of radiation doses to patients and assist in setting local Diagnostic Reference Levels, as required by The Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations.

To participate in utilising the Dorset dose management system (DMS) to analyse radiation doses from routine clinical radiology and to take a lead in appropriate optimisation work through multi-disciplinary teams.

To lead in incidences investigations advising on CQC/HSE notification requirements and assisting in investigations where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2:1 honours degree in Physics or related subject and / or equivalent knowledge / experience.
• Relevant accredited M.Sc. and successful completion of the STP training scheme in an appropriate specialism or equivalent Association of Clinical Scientists certification.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics).
• RPA2000 accreditation as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and Radiation Protection Advisor.
• PhD or equivalent highly specialised experience in related subject area.

Desirable

• Registration as an MPE with the Health Research Agency's Radiation Assurance (HRA) programme.

Experience

Essential

• Greater than 5 years' post-registration experience working in appropriate specialisms within Medical Physics.
• Detailed knowledge & experience of a specialism within radiology and detailed knowledge & experience of radiation protection across radiology.
• Evidence of leadership and supervision of projects and the work of others

Desirable

• Experience of providing mammography and CT Physics support.
• Experience of using dose management software to compile DRLs and drive optimisation projects.
• Experience of working with a document management system and / or within a quality management framework.
• Professional involvement with special interest groups, national working parties or advisory bodies
• Experience of quantitative analysis techniques.

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Able to use specialised software to analyse complex data. Much of the complex imaging equipment used is software-based.
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
• Able to motivate & train groups of other professional staff.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge & experience of appropriate ionising radiations legislation, QC and optimisation techniques.
• Detailed understanding of the risks arising from a range of imaging & treatment techniques.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital,

Longfleet road,

Poole,

BH152JB

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