St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection

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Job summary

The role involves acting as deputy section leader and the nominated RPA, MPE and LPA to a significant number of RPC's external clients around the British Isles. The postholder will work with a high degree of autonomy to ensure that RPC's service specification is delivered to its clients. They will perform RPA/MPE/LPA audits to assess compliance with the regulatory framework and play an important role in the development of RPC's scientific services. They will also play a key role in the delivery of RPC's training commitments to healthcare professionals (via scheduled and ad hoc training courses).

Main duties of the job

  • Audit services with regard to their compliance with legislation relating to radiation and laser safety and advise on corrective actions arising.
  • To act as deputy section leader.
  • To support and work closely with the Section leader in delivering RPC's service commitments.
  • To personally act as RPA, MPE and LPA to sites that are the responsibility of the post holder.
  • Responsible for all the advice and support given by RPC for areas and customers for which the post holder is the RPA or LPA
  • Responsible for the investigation of radiation incidents and provision of radiation incident reports to clients. To ensure the accuracy of incident reports provided by other colleagues.
  • To contribute to the development of RPC's income generating services.
  • To take a significant role in aspects of scientific research and development, aiming to improve the applications and safety of the use of radiation.
  • Provide advice on legislation and guidance in radiation protection to clients.
  • The post holder is required to keep up-to-date with current legal requirements.

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) and Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) to a large number of healthcare organisations around the British Isles. It has about 16 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. It has dedicated premises with ample office space and good facilities. Flexible working patterns can be negotiated.

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,718 to £76,271 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6480250-APST-Z

Job locations

Radiological Protection Centre

Unit 5 Tramlink Park, 24 Deer Park Road

London

SW19 3UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Audit services with regard to their compliance with legislation relating to radiation and laser safety and advise on corrective actions as necessary.
  • To act as deputy section leader.
  • To personally act as RPA, MPE and LPA to sites that are the responsibility of the post holder.
  • To contribute to the development of RPCs income generating services.
  • To take a significant role in aspects of scientific research and development, aiming to improve the applications and safety of the use of radiation.
  • To provide radiation protection specifications for facilities using ionising radiation. To advise on the radiation safety aspects of the design and build of existing and new facilities for ionising and non-ionising radiations.
  • To make a significant contribution to the organisation and delivery of the sections training courses.
  • Provide advice on legislation and guidance in radiation protection to clients. The post holder is required to keep up-to-date with current legal requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Audit services with regard to their compliance with legislation relating to radiation and laser safety and advise on corrective actions as necessary.
  • To act as deputy section leader.
  • To personally act as RPA, MPE and LPA to sites that are the responsibility of the post holder.
  • To contribute to the development of RPCs income generating services.
  • To take a significant role in aspects of scientific research and development, aiming to improve the applications and safety of the use of radiation.
  • To provide radiation protection specifications for facilities using ionising radiation. To advise on the radiation safety aspects of the design and build of existing and new facilities for ionising and non-ionising radiations.
  • To make a significant contribution to the organisation and delivery of the sections training courses.
  • Provide advice on legislation and guidance in radiation protection to clients. The post holder is required to keep up-to-date with current legal requirements.

Person Specification

Certification

Essential

  • At least two current certificates from RPA, MPE, LPA and RWA
  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
  • 10 years experience in RP or more

Desirable

  • All four RPA, MPE, LPA and RWA certificates
  • Experience of working in a dept providing commercial RPA services

Experience

Essential

  • 10 years experience or more

Desirable

  • Experience of providing commercial RPA services
Person Specification

Certification

Essential

  • At least two current certificates from RPA, MPE, LPA and RWA
  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
  • 10 years experience in RP or more

Desirable

  • All four RPA, MPE, LPA and RWA certificates
  • Experience of working in a dept providing commercial RPA services

Experience

Essential

  • 10 years experience or more

Desirable

  • Experience of providing commercial RPA services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiological Protection Centre

Unit 5 Tramlink Park, 24 Deer Park Road

London

SW19 3UA


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radiological Protection Centre

Unit 5 Tramlink Park, 24 Deer Park Road

London

SW19 3UA


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of the Radiological Protection Centre

Ishmail Badr

ishmail.badr@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087255875

Details

Date posted

07 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,718 to £76,271 a year None

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-6480250-APST-Z

Job locations

Radiological Protection Centre

Unit 5 Tramlink Park, 24 Deer Park Road

London

SW19 3UA


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