Advanced Principal Physicist

Job title:

Advanced Principal Physicist

Company

NHS

Job description

Medical Physics provides scientific and technical support to a wide range of clinical and laboratory services in the Trust and to many external clients. With a large staff of scientific and technical personnel, and good facilities, the Department provides advice and support in applying physical science and engineering to a wide range of techniques and facilities in health care. The Radiation Safety and Radiology Physics group provide services to multiple Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, PET and Radiotherapy services including those within GSTT. This post will act as lead in the area of Radiology although some involvement in other areas is likely.Main duties of the jobYou will be working in the Radiation Safety and Radiology Physics Section of the Medical Physics Department and primarily based at the Guy’s Hospital site, although you may lead work at any of the Trust locations and for a range of external contracts. The Radiation Safety and Radiology Physics team comprises of experienced scientists and technicians whose aim is to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of the use of radiation on patients in healthcare.The main duties of this role are to lead the work of the section in all aspects support to Radiology. This is expected to include acting as RPA and MPE to some clients. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in performing and supervising work around research ethics, patient dose audit and optimisation projects.About usGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities and we also provide specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiac, kidney, women’s and orthopaedic services, and we are home to the Evelina Children’s Hospital. We have also merged with the Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital at the start of 2021, making us an even larger NHS Trust offering an even more extensive range and depth of services. Seewww.guysandstthomas.nhs.ukAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends. We also have a positive approach to corporate social responsibility and are keen to engage our staff in an agenda that ranges from promoting environmental sustainability to the creation of local employment opportunities.Date posted27 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inc. HCAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-LIS9072Job locationsGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation TrustGreat Maze PondLondonSE19RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will support and usually lead on all aspects of work in radiology physics. Supporting the quality assurance and optimisation of diagnostic radiology systems. The post holder will be expected to lead MPE input into multidisciplinary optimisation working groups, setting up procedures for utilising a dose management systems, and give advice on equipment purchasing decisions. The post holder is expected to be an accredited RPA although applications from candidates with a short timeline to achieving RPA status are encouraged. Work will include acting as appointed RPA for at least one major contract and acting as a deputy RPA for GSTT. This will include all aspects of RPA work such as audit, shielding advice, attending radiation safety committees, advice on risk assessment etc. The post holder will prepare MPE dose reports for ethics submissions. Participation and leading in research and development work will be expected, including presenting at meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals, giving formal lectures, and participating in our journal club. The post holder will have a leading role in managing our radiology equipment QA service and this may include a limited role in performing QC when needed. While this is primarily a radiology focused role, the radiation safety team also provide scientific support to nuclear medicine, PET and radiotherapy and give laser safety advice to clients. There may be the opportunity for some work in these areas although the primary focus of this role will be on diagnostic radiology physics. RWA and LPA accreditation would be welcomed but are not fundamental to the role.Additionally the post holder will take line management functions for several members of the radiology physics part of the team. This will include regular one-to-one meetings, undertaking annual performance development reviews, managing sickness/absence etc. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the head of section as required for internal and external meetings. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will support and usually lead on all aspects of work in radiology physics. Supporting the quality assurance and optimisation of diagnostic radiology systems. The post holder will be expected to lead MPE input into multidisciplinary optimisation working groups, setting up procedures for utilising a dose management systems, and give advice on equipment purchasing decisions. The post holder is expected to be an accredited RPA although applications from candidates with a short timeline to achieving RPA status are encouraged. Work will include acting as appointed RPA for at least one major contract and acting as a deputy RPA for GSTT. This will include all aspects of RPA work such as audit, shielding advice, attending radiation safety committees, advice on risk assessment etc. The post holder will prepare MPE dose reports for ethics submissions. Participation and leading in research and development work will be expected, including presenting at meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals, giving formal lectures, and participating in our journal club. The post holder will have a leading role in managing our radiology equipment QA service and this may include a limited role in performing QC when needed. While this is primarily a radiology focused role, the radiation safety team also provide scientific support to nuclear medicine, PET and radiotherapy and give laser safety advice to clients. There may be the opportunity for some work in these areas although the primary focus of this role will be on diagnostic radiology physics. RWA and LPA accreditation would be welcomed but are not fundamental to the role.Additionally the post holder will take line management functions for several members of the radiology physics part of the team. This will include regular one-to-one meetings, undertaking annual performance development reviews, managing sickness/absence etc. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the head of section as required for internal and external meetings.Person SpecificationProfessional/ Statutory RegistrationEssential

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA 2000 Certificate of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser
• MPE accreditation

Desirable

• LPA accreditation

Qualifications/ EducationEssential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree

Desirable

• Publication record in radiological physics in medicine

Knowledge skill and experienceEssential

• Devolved operational line management experience for scientific and technical staff
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Advanced level of knowledge across radiological imaging techniques, medical procedures involving X-rays and practices in Radiation Physics
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
• Experience of preparing specifications for highly complex, patient-critical x-ray equipment
• Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for radiation dosimetry purposes

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and developing staff at lower grades, including appraisal

Person SpecificationProfessional/ Statutory RegistrationEssential

• State registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA 2000 Certificate of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser
• MPE accreditation

Desirable

• LPA accreditation

Qualifications/ EducationEssential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree

Desirable

• Publication record in radiological physics in medicine

Knowledge skill and experienceEssential

• Devolved operational line management experience for scientific and technical staff
• Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects
• Advanced level of knowledge across radiological imaging techniques, medical procedures involving X-rays and practices in Radiation Physics
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error
• Experience of preparing specifications for highly complex, patient-critical x-ray equipment
• Specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for radiation dosimetry purposes

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and developing staff at lower grades, including appraisal

Expected salary

£70387 – 80465 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:26:49 GMT

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