Assistant Physicist

Imperial College Healthcare Nhs Trust; England; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic assistant physicist to join the Radiological Sciences Unit within the Diagnostic Radiology team. The role supports learning in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, contributing to regulatory compliance and patient care.

The post offers development across imaging physics and exposure to teaching and research activities. The RSU provides extensive imaging physics experience within a vibrant Trust, the UK's first Academic

Competenze

• Essential: BSc in a Science or Engineering Discipline or equivalent.
• Essential: Maths and Physics A level or equivalent.
• Experience with data collection and analysis in a clinical/research setting preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist in quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment.
• Assist in data analysis and ensure data accuracy.
• Perform initial analysis to check data trends and compliance with legislation.
• Enter data into various computer systems.
• Assist routine care and checks of department equipment.
• Store and retrieve measured data.
• Assist with acceptance and commissioning of new imaging equipment.
• Assist measurement and calculation of patient doses and optimisation of procedures.
• Assist with audits of X-ray facilities and radiation protection arrangements.
• Assist in assessing shielding integrity in X-ray facilities.
• Support Senior/Principal Radiological Physicists as needed.
• Act as operator under IR(ME)R in line with Trust policies.

Conoscenze

Diligence and attention to detail

Distress handling in clinical settings

Clarity of purpose in clinical env.

Accurate scientific records

Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency

Formazione

BSc in science or engineering

Maths and Physics A level or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated assistant physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology physicists within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU).

This post would suit a graduate with a physics background who is looking to gain initial experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection whilst supporting our team to drive regulatory compliance and provide the best patient care. The position offers excellent opportunities for learning and developing skills and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety.

Within the trust, the physics DR team provide and support a broad range of clinical services, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged.

The post is within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) offering an environment in which there is a wide experience of Imaging Physics. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.

The AHSC aims to bring together the delivery of healthcare services, teaching and research in a partnership for the purpose of improving the health of its patients, advancing clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Assist other members of the team in performing quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment, located both within and outside the Trust. This may involve helping with the assembly and set up of equipment and performing routine tasks under supervision
• Assist in data analysis, particularly taking personal responsibility for ensuring that all data collected is accurate
• Perform initial analysis and judgement on data to ensure that it follows expected trends and complies with relevant legislation, national and local standards. This may involve entering data in spreadsheets and plotting graphs and comparing results
• Enter data in a variety of computer systems
• Assist in routine care and checks of all equipment in use in the department, including appropriate storage
• Store and retrieve measured data
• Assist other members of the team in the acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging and associated equipment
• Assist other members of the team with the measurement and calculation of patient doses and the optimisation of patient radiological procedures
• Assist with audits of X-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements
• Assist with the assessment of the adequacy and integrity of radiation protection shielding in X-ray facilities
• Assist in other duties as required by the Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists
• Act as an operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R, in accordance with Trust policies and practices

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability: Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: BSc in a Science or Engineering Discipline or equivalent
• Essential: Maths and Physics A level or equivalent

Experience

• Essential: Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
• Essential: Ability to perform routine measurements on imaging and contamination monitoring equipment with guidance where required
• Essential: Advanced knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT, etc. for scientific report writing, preparation of presentations and program/spreadsheet development.
• Desirable: Previous experience of the healthcare environment
• Desirable: Previous experience working within nuclear medicine, PET/CT, molecular radionuclide therapies and/or radiation protection

Skills

• Essential: Diligence and attention to detail commensurate with clinical nature of systems to be supported
• Essential: Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances. (The work involves contact with patients with cancer).
• Essential: Ability to maintain clarity of purpose in a clinical environment within which there is constant emotional pressure.
• Essential: Able to keep accurate scientific records and to complete appropriate clinical records.

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.

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Band: Band 5 (Agenda for Change)

Reference number: 290-WCCS-2774