Imaging Physicist in Diagnostic radiology
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Job summary
We have a wonderful opportunity for a motivated clinical scientist to join the Radiation Physics section within the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department at Nottingham University Hospitals. This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual with an interest in diagnostic radiology and/or radiation protection, to contribute to the development and improvement of a wide range of techniques supporting a comprehensive clinical service.
You should be a registered clinical scientist, or clearly eligible for registration, with experience of diagnostic radiology and radiation protection in healthcare.
The post holder will be encouraged, in time, to develop towards RPA and MPE certification and take part in the research activities of the section.
Hours will be 1 WTE, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours, as the service requires with candidates agreement. Consideration will also be given to part time working.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve:
Providing support to Diagnostic Radiology by supporting the departments work on the quality assurance of x-ray generating equipment, optimization and patient dosimetry programmes and regulatory compliance.
Participation in the teaching and training delivered by the department to a range of staff grades.
Participation in research and development activities.
Due to the nature of our service delivery, candidates will need to be able to work to deadlines and will be expected to travel across the region. A UK Driving license is desirable.
About us
The NUH NHS Trust is a large, busy teaching hospital comprising of two sites, the Queens Campus and the City Campus. The Queens Campus provides acute services supporting a very busy emergency service and trauma centre and the City Campus supports Radiotherapy and Cardiac services.
Radiation Physics is a large team of clinical scientists and technologists providing specialist services, scientific and technical expertise to healthcare organisations for ionising and non-ionising radiation. The applicant will be based at QMC Campus. The Radiation Physics service operates over both sites and works for several other NHS Trust sites over the region. The service supports a wide range of equipment including hybrid interventional and neuroradiology units, Advanced CT and PET CT, mammography .
Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. Please contact Mrs Jennifer Poveda telephone 0115 9249924 x 86991 or 07812 268488 for more information.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
164-5339836-A
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
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