Job summary
A rare opportunity to work at a national level has arisen in the National Coordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography (NCCPM), Department of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford. The successful candidate will be able to influence the use of technology in the breast screening programme.
The NCCPM is run on behalf of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) by the Medical Physics Department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. NHS England (NHSE) provides core funding and additional funding is obtained by research bids. NCCPM has a key role in ensuring the quality and radiation safety of the work of the NHSBSP.
This is an opportunity for any current 8A/B physicist who wishes to gain deeper experience in mammography. An excellent scientist is required for this post, they will need to be flexible, enthusiastic, a communicator and a good team player. National and international travel is involved. State registration is required. This post could be adapted to suit those seeking part-time employment. Flexible working and some working from home are options.
Main duties of the job
The role is a full time position as a Principal Physicist in the NCCPM providing Medical Physics advice to the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is to manage the work of staff in NCCPM follows. Undertake the work to fulfil the Service Level Agreement with NHS England (currently) for Performance monitoring of breast screening equipment
The National Co-ordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography (NCCPM) is run on behalf of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) by the Medical Physics Department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The NCCPM is an integral part of the department and is led by a Consultant Physicist. NHSE provides core funding via a Service Level Agreement (SLA). NCCPM has a key role in ensuring the quality and radiation safety of the work of the NHSBSP. The NHSBSP screens over 2 million women a year and is the largest national breast screening programme in the world. There are approximately 90 screening centres across England and using over 500 mammographic X-ray and ancillary systems with a capital value of about £80m and a running cost of £100m. Approximately 35 medical physics departments provide local and regional services liaising with the NCCPM on national issues.
The post holder will be expected to gain a deep understanding of both the technical and clinical requirements for breast screening.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is to manage the work of staff in NCCPM follows. Undertake the work to fulfil the Service Level Agreement with NHS England (currently) for Performance monitoring of breast screening equipment
The National Co-ordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography (NCCPM) is run on behalf of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) by the Medical Physics Department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The NCCPM is an integral part of the department and is led by a Consultant Physicist. NHSE provides core funding via a Service Level Agreement (SLA). NCCPM has a key role in ensuring the quality and radiation safety of the work of the NHSBSP. The NHSBSP screens over 2 million women a year and is the largest national breast screening programme in the world. There are approximately 90 screening centres across England and using over 500 mammographic X-ray and ancillary systems with a capital value of about £80m and a running cost of £100m. Approximately 35 medical physics departments provide local and regional services liaising with the NCCPM on national issues.
The post holder will be expected to gain a deep understanding of both the technical and clinical requirements for breast screening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in a relevant subject
- PhD or MSc in medical physics [or equivalent]
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Registered for Continuing Professional Development
- Registered as a Medical Physics Expert
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of all types of medical imaging (including ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT)
- Specialist knowledge of mammography physics, particularly as regards measurement of mean glandular dose and image quality and their optimisation.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge on the dose measurement techniques of ionising radiations including the various techniques for measurement of patient dose in breast radiology and other imaging modalities.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge to act as a Medical Physics Expert regarding the safety of the patient under IRMER17 within the field of radiology and in particular to breast imaging. Theoretical and practical knowledge to act as a Medical Physics Expert regarding the safety of the mammography clients and patients under IRMER17
- Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a wide variety of digital and analogue state of the art X-ray imaging equipment
- Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment requiring very precise positioning
Desirable
- Expert knowledge and understanding of all the areas of legislation, approved codes and good guidance, applicable to the medical use of ionising radiations in breast imaging.
- Specialist knowledge in the application of image processing and Artificial Intelligence in mammography
- Theoretical and practical knowledge and deep understanding of the benefits and risks of using breast imaging in population screening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in a relevant subject
- PhD or MSc in medical physics [or equivalent]
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- Registered for Continuing Professional Development
- Registered as a Medical Physics Expert
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of all types of medical imaging (including ultrasound, X-ray, MRI, CT)
- Specialist knowledge of mammography physics, particularly as regards measurement of mean glandular dose and image quality and their optimisation.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge on the dose measurement techniques of ionising radiations including the various techniques for measurement of patient dose in breast radiology and other imaging modalities.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge to act as a Medical Physics Expert regarding the safety of the patient under IRMER17 within the field of radiology and in particular to breast imaging. Theoretical and practical knowledge to act as a Medical Physics Expert regarding the safety of the mammography clients and patients under IRMER17
- Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a wide variety of digital and analogue state of the art X-ray imaging equipment
- Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment requiring very precise positioning
Desirable
- Expert knowledge and understanding of all the areas of legislation, approved codes and good guidance, applicable to the medical use of ionising radiations in breast imaging.
- Specialist knowledge in the application of image processing and Artificial Intelligence in mammography
- Theoretical and practical knowledge and deep understanding of the benefits and risks of using breast imaging in population screening.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
