Clinical Scientist and Principal Physicist in Radiation Protection

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a highly motivated individual for a lead role at the Radiological Protection Centre. The successful candidate will lead the diagnostic radiology service, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while providing expert advice and training to healthcare professionals. This position offers flexible working and employee discounts in a vibrant community-focused area with excellent transport links.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee discounts

On-site cafés and shopping outlets

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in diagnostic radiology services.
• Experience in compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to lead training for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Radiation Protection in delivering RPC’s service commitments.
• Act as the nominated RPA and MPE.
• Audit services for compliance with radiation safety legislation.
• Investigate radiation incidents and provide reports to clients.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation protection legislation

Strong auditing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant scientific qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a highly motivated and scientifically skilled person to take on a lead role at the St. George's Radiological Protection Centre. The successful applicant would lead the diagnostic radiology service provided to the Trust and, acting as the nominated RPA and MPE, provide services to a wide range of external customers. They will use their knowledge, skills and experience to help ensure compliance with the regulatory framework and play an important role in the development of the RPC's scientific services. They will also support the delivery of RPC's training commitments to healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Radiation Protection in delivering RPC’s service commitments.
• Act as the nominated RPA and MPE to sites that are the responsibility of the post holder.
• Audit services with regard to their compliance with legislation relating to radiation and laser safety and advise on corrective actions arising.
• Investigate radiation incidents and provide radiation incident reports to clients, ensuring the accuracy of reports provided by other colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of RPC’s scientific and technical services.
• Contribute to the department's scientific research and development activities.
• Provide advice on legislation and guidance in radiation protection to clients.

About the Radiological Protection Centre

The Radiological Protection Centre (RPC) at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides RPA, RWA, MPE and LPA advice and services to healthcare organisations around the UK. It has dedicated premises with ample office space and good facilities.

Benefits

The Trust supports a diverse community and offers benefits such as flexible working, employee discounts, numerous on‑site cafés and shopping outlets, and the chance to work in a vibrant community‑focused area with excellent transport links.

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