Assistant Physicist

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working and wellbeing support

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure"

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Radiological Sciences Unit is seeking a 12-month assistant physicist to join the diagnostic radiology physics team. The role centers on quality control testing of x-ray equipment across the trust, with data analysis, patient dose measurement and shielding checks.

It suits a physics graduate seeking first experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, and involves contact with patients with cancer.

Qualifications

• BSc in a science or engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Maths and Physics A level (or equivalent).
• Strong data handling and reporting skills for scientific work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment inside and outside the trust.
• Support data analysis and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Be involved in patient dose measurements and shielding checks.
• Assist with acceptance and commissioning of new imaging equipment.
• Carry out routine equipment care, data storage, and audits as required.
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R following trust policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clinical composure

Record keeping

Scientific reporting

Education

BSc in science or engineering

Maths and Physics A level

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This 12-month assistant physicist post sits in the diagnostic radiology physics team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Radiological Sciences Unit. The work centres on quality control testing of x-ray equipment across the trust and beyond, with data analysis, patient dose measurement and radiation shielding checks alongside. It suits a physics graduate wanting first experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, and involves contact with patients with cancer. Fit depends on a science or engineering BSc and maths and physics A level, or equivalents.

What the job involves

• Assist with quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment inside and outside the trust, including assembly and set-up under supervision
• Assist with data analysis, taking personal responsibility for data accuracy
• Perform initial analysis of data against expected trends, legislation and national and local standards, using spreadsheets, graphs and comparisons
• Enter data into a variety of computer systems
• Assist with routine care and checks of department equipment, including storage
• Store and retrieve measured data
• Assist with acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging equipment
• Assist with measuring and calculating patient doses and optimising radiological procedures
• Assist with audits of x-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements
• Assist with assessing the adequacy and integrity of radiation protection shielding
• Carry out other duties set by the Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R, in line with trust policies and practices

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSc in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent
• Maths and Physics A level, or equivalent

Experience

• Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
• Ability to perform routine measurements on imaging and contamination monitoring equipment, with guidance where required
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for scientific reports, presentations and spreadsheet or programme development

Skills & knowledge

• Diligence and attention to detail suited to clinical systems
• Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances, including contact with patients with cancer
• Ability to keep clarity of purpose in a clinical environment with constant emotional pressure
• Keeping accurate scientific records and completing appropriate clinical records

Nice to have

• Previous experience of the healthcare environment
• Previous experience in nuclear medicine, PET/CT, molecular radionuclide therapies and/or radiation protection

What’s offered

• Career development
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car lease schemes
• Season ticket loan
• Membership options for onsite leisure facilities