Job summary
Do you fancy a challenge?
Do you fancy a promotion?
Or just want to live near the seaside!
Mid and South Essex is looking for a qualified or soon to be Diagnostic Medical Physics Experts (MPE) to join our expanding team covering the Mid and South Essex region. The team is based in the newly crowned city of Southend-on-Sea, and you would be joining a team supporting Diagnostic Radiology across the three main hospital sites in Southend, Basildon and Broomfield.
You would be working with and assisting in managing a team of physicists and technologists to deliver our radiation protection service, providing Diagnostic MPE input, leading on routine QC, and service development.
Following the recent widespread replacement of key imaging equipment, and the imminent opening of three CDC sites, the team is growing and now is a great opportunity for suitable candidates to help lead and develop a service fit for the future.
Southend and its surrounds are a great place to live, with the longest pier in the UK, great facilities, under an hour away from London and an International airport a short walk from the hospital. Did I mention the seaside?
We work closely with several departments including Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and the AML PET-CT service alongside supporting MRI and laser safety.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career at sunny Southend.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out Diagnostic Medical Physicist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).
- Provide Diagnostic Medical Physics input into the Alliance Medical PET-CT facility sited at Southend Hospital and others as directed.
- Assist in routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.
- Develop additional skills creating resilience in the team within the fields of MRI and Laser protection
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include.
In conjunction with team members provide high quality, responsive support to the MSE Radiology responsibilities team regarding medical physician advice.
Actively participate in the selection, testing and procurement of diagnostic imaging equipment.
Set up, advise on and implement QA programmes for diagnostic imaging equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include.
In conjunction with team members provide high quality, responsive support to the MSE Radiology responsibilities team regarding medical physician advice.
Actively participate in the selection, testing and procurement of diagnostic imaging equipment.
Set up, advise on and implement QA programmes for diagnostic imaging equipment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital-based experience in a diagnostic MPE role
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection and PET-CT
Qualifiactions
Essential
- First degree in a physical science
- MSc in Medical Radiation Physics or equivalent/similar
Desirable
- UK-registered Medical Physics Expert certificate-holder
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of current procedures, practices and technology within diagnostic radiology
- Knowledge of UK radiation regulations and related national guidance and standards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of current procedures PET-CT, MRI and Lasers
Other
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and to accuracy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital-based experience in a diagnostic MPE role
Desirable
- Experience of radiation protection and PET-CT
Qualifiactions
Essential
- First degree in a physical science
- MSc in Medical Radiation Physics or equivalent/similar
Desirable
- UK-registered Medical Physics Expert certificate-holder
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of current procedures, practices and technology within diagnostic radiology
- Knowledge of UK radiation regulations and related national guidance and standards
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of current procedures PET-CT, MRI and Lasers
Other
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail and to accuracy
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.
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.
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).
