Job overview Radiation Physics are looking to recruit a new Head of Diagnostic Radiology Physics to lead and develop the scientific support to Diagnostic Imaging departments across Kent and the South East.The scientific and leadership expertise provided by the post-holder is crucial to the safe and clinically effective delivery of the radiation protection and diagnostic radiology services provided by Radiation Physics.You will act as an accredited MPE in diagnostic radiology, in addition to being an accredited RPA.
Main duties of the job The role requires you to deliver a high-level of scientific and leadership expertise that directly impacts on the safety of our staff, patients and visitors to the Trust.You will be proactive in engaging with staff throughout the organisation to ensure that radiation safety is foremost and that we are delivering the required service levels.Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications.
Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex.
We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff.
We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.Would you like to work flexibly?
In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.
Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace.
Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible.
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Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subjectRelevant accredited MScPhD or equivalent level of knowledgeCorporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)HCPC registration as a Clinical ScientistRPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physicsRPA2000 certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser (or certification within 12-months, or other time frame as agreed upon appointment) Desirable criteria RPA2000 certification as a Laser Protection Adviser Experience / Knowledge Essential criteria Extensive post-registration clinical experience in radiation physics.Considerable and broad ranging experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology physics.Experience in managing a section/team within a scientific/clinical environmentAdvanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation dosimetry, diagnostic unit technology, radiation protection technology, quality assurance and computer systems in radiation physics, sufficient to act as a Medical Physics Expert in these areas.Broad knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.Specialist level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiation safety, non-ionising radiation and diagnostic radiology physics.Expert level of knowledge in radiation safety, and diagnostic imaging physics as appropriate to the role.Knowledge of non-ionising imaging techniques.Highly specialist knowledge of a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment and computing equipment.
Desirable criteria Knowledge of employment procedures and practicesExperience of acting as an MPE in mammography physics.
Skills Essential criteria Able to manage and develop others in a multi-disciplinary team effectivelyAble to understand and manage a budget and prepare effective business cases.Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertiseGood time management skillsAble to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.