Consultant Clinical Scientist – Head of Health Physics

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Health Physics to lead a dynamic team in delivering radiation protection services. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovation and change within a large medical physics department, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and enhancing patient care. The successful candidate will manage a talented group of physicists and technologists while collaborating with educational institutions. This position is perfect for a passionate leader eager to make a significant impact in a vibrant city known for its cultural richness and proximity to stunning natural landscapes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of physicists and technologists.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health Physics service and manage a team of professionals.
• Implement changes in legislation, technology, and clinical requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Management

Research Skills

Education

Honours Degree in Physical Sciences

MSc in Medical Physics

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Radiation Protection Advisor Certification

Medical Physics Expert Certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday core hours.

Applications are invited to join our dynamic, forward thinking and friendly team as Head of Health Physics.

Health Physics provides ionising and non-ionising radiation protection services, as well as Medical Physics Expert services in Diagnostic Radiology. The section is part of the Board’s Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering (DCPB), one of the largest medical physics departments within the United Kingdom. We are looking for an experienced leader for a team including twelve physicists and five technologists. Health Physics provides services to eight Health Boards within the west and borders of Scotland. You will lead continuous change as the department responds to changes in legislation, technology and clinical requirements. You will also lead on a range of education and training courses, including those provided in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.

Applicants should have a good honours Degree in Physical Sciences, a MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent experience, and ideally have a PhD. You must be registered as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC and hold current certificates of competence from RPA2000 as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate good management and communication skills, plus a research portfolio.

This is an exciting time to lead the Health Physics service as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde embarks upon an ambitious development programme that embraces innovation and technology to underpin safe, effective and patient centred care.

Glasgow is a vibrant city, which has a wealth of sporting and cultural opportunities on offer, including being home to several orchestras, and famous art galleries and museums. The city is close to the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Central Highlands and the West Coast. There are excellent transport links with the rest of the UK and further afield.

For more information, interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof Andrew Reilly, Scientific Director, DCPB on [e-mail] or 0141 451 6383 (PA).

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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