Job summary
Are you passionate about safety? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a dedication to ensuring the well-being of others? We are seeking a Head of Radiation Safety to join our dynamic team at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
As the Head of Radiation Safety, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of radiation safety across our organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all radiation safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, patients, and the environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., health physics, radiation safety, nuclear engineering).
- Extensive knowledge and experience in radiation safety management.
- Strong knowledge of radiation safety regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Join us in our mission to prioritise safety and excellence. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and ensure the safe use of radiation in our organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become our next Head of Radiation Safety.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Physics Department provides a range of
specialised clinical and technical services with highly specialised expertise
to MYTT and to other organisations with which it has contractual arrangements.
Staff have a variety of scientific and technical expertise, including physiological
measurements, physics and electronic engineering. The Department is organised
into two Sections that specialise in different areas of physics and engineering
applied to medicine: Clinical Physics and Clinical Engineering including
Medical Equipment Management.
As the Head of Radiation Protection you will:
- Develop, implement, and maintain radiation safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with radiation safety regulations and standards.
- Provide radiation safety training and education to employees.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure radiation safety measures are integrated into all relevant processes and projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external auditors regarding radiation safety matters.
- Act as Deputy to the Associate Director of Infrastructure: Medical Devices.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a
Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for an agreed range of modalities, provide advice
on optimisation of equipment and technical factors for radiological procedures
in conjunction with other Medical Physics Experts as appropriate. The post
holder will review equipment test results and provide appropriate advice on the
required actions.
Act as an
appointed Radiation Protection Adviser to MYTT providing expert advice to the
Chief Executive, senior management and staff at all levels. The post holder
will also provide expert advice to the Trust regarding the Ionising Radiations
Regulations 2017.
Conduct
surveys of radiation areas in order to assess and monitor levels of radiation
exposure to staff, patients and visitors, reporting findings in writing and formulate
measures for dose reduction and optimisation.
Provide
MPE advice to support compliance with the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure
Regulations 2017 (IRMER 17), e.g. undertake audits, support drafting and review
of procedures, provide response to relevant clinical governance queries.
Support
the investigation of adverse events involving ionising radiation. Calculate
dose and risk in the event of unnecessary, inadvertent or accidental
irradiation or doses greater than intended.
Liaise
with specialist inspectors (CQC/HSE) for ionising radiations e.g. when
supporting the investigations of incidents involving ionising radiation to both
patients and staff.
Contribute
to the technical specification of interventional and other radiological
equipment and provide specialist advice to senior managers and others for the
procurement of high capital value complex clinical equipment.
Provide
expert advice on the design of new facilities and techniques where ionising
radiations are used.
In
conjunction with other MPEs, provide the Employer with formal advice relating
to compliance with the IRMER 17.
Provide,
on own authority, Radiation Protection Advice and Medical Physics Expertise the
Trust, to ensure that we meet our statutory obligations. This involves dealing
with a wide range of staff including senior Trust managers, radiology managers,
consultant radiologists, and radiographers. The advice provided will cover such
aspects as the design of x-ray facilities including the calculation of
shielding requirements, optimisation of patient dose and clinical image
quality, quality assurance of equipment and procedures, personal monitoring and
measures for staff protection. Review and provide written reports to Radiation
Safety Groups and Committees and employers on compliance with the Regulations.
Prescribe, review and revise, the performance
of the quality assurance programme for all equipment involved in the exposure
of patients and staff to ionising radiation to ensure statutory compliance.
This will include highly complex, patient critical equipment and involve high
precision measurements.
This will include (but not limited to):
dental imaging equipment
mammography equipment (as part of symptomatic
and screening services)
interventional radiology and cardiac catheterisation
systems
CT systems
DR/CR and mobile imaging systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as a
Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for an agreed range of modalities, provide advice
on optimisation of equipment and technical factors for radiological procedures
in conjunction with other Medical Physics Experts as appropriate. The post
holder will review equipment test results and provide appropriate advice on the
required actions.
Act as an
appointed Radiation Protection Adviser to MYTT providing expert advice to the
Chief Executive, senior management and staff at all levels. The post holder
will also provide expert advice to the Trust regarding the Ionising Radiations
Regulations 2017.
Conduct
surveys of radiation areas in order to assess and monitor levels of radiation
exposure to staff, patients and visitors, reporting findings in writing and formulate
measures for dose reduction and optimisation.
Provide
MPE advice to support compliance with the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure
Regulations 2017 (IRMER 17), e.g. undertake audits, support drafting and review
of procedures, provide response to relevant clinical governance queries.
Support
the investigation of adverse events involving ionising radiation. Calculate
dose and risk in the event of unnecessary, inadvertent or accidental
irradiation or doses greater than intended.
Liaise
with specialist inspectors (CQC/HSE) for ionising radiations e.g. when
supporting the investigations of incidents involving ionising radiation to both
patients and staff.
Contribute
to the technical specification of interventional and other radiological
equipment and provide specialist advice to senior managers and others for the
procurement of high capital value complex clinical equipment.
Provide
expert advice on the design of new facilities and techniques where ionising
radiations are used.
In
conjunction with other MPEs, provide the Employer with formal advice relating
to compliance with the IRMER 17.
Provide,
on own authority, Radiation Protection Advice and Medical Physics Expertise the
Trust, to ensure that we meet our statutory obligations. This involves dealing
with a wide range of staff including senior Trust managers, radiology managers,
consultant radiologists, and radiographers. The advice provided will cover such
aspects as the design of x-ray facilities including the calculation of
shielding requirements, optimisation of patient dose and clinical image
quality, quality assurance of equipment and procedures, personal monitoring and
measures for staff protection. Review and provide written reports to Radiation
Safety Groups and Committees and employers on compliance with the Regulations.
Prescribe, review and revise, the performance
of the quality assurance programme for all equipment involved in the exposure
of patients and staff to ionising radiation to ensure statutory compliance.
This will include highly complex, patient critical equipment and involve high
precision measurements.
This will include (but not limited to):
dental imaging equipment
mammography equipment (as part of symptomatic
and screening services)
interventional radiology and cardiac catheterisation
systems
CT systems
DR/CR and mobile imaging systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g Physics)
- Msc in a relevant subject (e.g Radiation Physics) or equivalent
- Membership of of IPEM (MIPEM)
- HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
- MPE certification/recognition (recognised by RPA 2000)
- RPA certification (recognised by RPA 2000)
Desirable
- Postgraduate level specialist certificated courses in relevant areas of Medical Physics.
- Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) Certification (Recognised by RPA 2000)
- Laser Protection Adviser
- MRSE Certificate of Competence
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed physical accuracy and manual dexterity for the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Able to lift medium/heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kg
Desirable
- Willingness to train and develop further skills
Experience
Essential
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert knowledge of the field of radiation protection in Medicine.
- Specialist knowledge of all areas of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art medical imaging equipment.
- Highly specialised understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure, staff error and radiation exposure.
- Highly specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for patient dosimetry and safety regarding ionising radiations.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.
Desirable
- Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert knowledge of other imaging modalities (NM, MRI, Lasers, UV etc)
- High level of understanding of Risk Management process.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate both self and others
- Demonstrates a proactive approach and takes initiative
- Works effectively and positively within a team and with colleagues
- Able to consistently meet deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd Class Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g Physics)
- Msc in a relevant subject (e.g Radiation Physics) or equivalent
- Membership of of IPEM (MIPEM)
- HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
- MPE certification/recognition (recognised by RPA 2000)
- RPA certification (recognised by RPA 2000)
Desirable
- Postgraduate level specialist certificated courses in relevant areas of Medical Physics.
- Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) Certification (Recognised by RPA 2000)
- Laser Protection Adviser
- MRSE Certificate of Competence
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed physical accuracy and manual dexterity for the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
- Able to lift medium/heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kg
Desirable
- Willingness to train and develop further skills
Experience
Essential
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert knowledge of the field of radiation protection in Medicine.
- Specialist knowledge of all areas of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art medical imaging equipment.
- Highly specialised understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure, staff error and radiation exposure.
- Highly specialised knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for patient dosimetry and safety regarding ionising radiations.
- Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines.
Desirable
- Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
- Specialist theoretical and practical expert knowledge of other imaging modalities (NM, MRI, Lasers, UV etc)
- High level of understanding of Risk Management process.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate both self and others
- Demonstrates a proactive approach and takes initiative
- Works effectively and positively within a team and with colleagues
- Able to consistently meet deadlines
Additional information
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
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