Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist specializing in Radiation Protection and Medical Physics. The role involves delivering radiation protection services, leading training programs, and embracing innovation to enhance patient care in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Registered as Clinical Scientist with HCPC.
• Current certificates of competence from RPA2000 as RPA and MPE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop radiation protection services across hospitals.
• Lead education and training programs in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.

Skills

Management

Communication

Education

Good Honours Degree in Physical Sciences

Job description

Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems with around 40,000 staff, provides a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to over 1.15 million residents in Glasgow and beyond.

We invite applications for a Consultant Clinical Scientist (Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert) to join our dynamic team within the Department of Clinical Physics and Bioengineering. The section offers ionising and non-ionising radiation protection, as well as Medical Physics Expert services in Diagnostic Radiology.

The successful candidate will participate in delivering and developing radiation protection services across hospitals in the West and Borders of Scotland, leading education and training programs, including collaborations with the University of Glasgow.

Applicants should hold a good honours Degree in Physical Sciences, completed a formal training program in medical physics equivalent to NSHCS STP or SMPCETS, 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). Strong management and communication skills are also required.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's ambitious development program, embracing innovation and technology to enhance patient care.

Glasgow is a vibrant city with rich cultural, sporting, and natural attractions, and excellent transport links.

For more information, please contact Prof Andrew Reilly at [e-mail] or 0141 451 6383, or Shellagh Milligan at [e-mail]. Details for application support are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

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