Head Of Healthcare Technology Department

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Healthcare Technology department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a highly experienced Medical Physicist to lead the department, providing expert advice and leadership to ensure high-quality, cost-effective Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services for patient safety.

The post holder will engage with many staff groups, sit on relevant Committees, and liaise with regulators and educational providers to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in biomedical science in a clinical environment.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation within Medical Physics.
• Experience to act as Radiation Protection Adviser under IRR.
• Experience as Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology under M_Exposure Regs.
• Experience in hospital-wide management of medical devices lifecycles.
• Strong research capability and ability to lead development projects.
• Experience as Laser Protection Adviser and/or MRI Safety Expert.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist clinical technical services and advice to the Trust as a Medical Physics Expert.
• Manage Medical Device Management services to ensure patient safety and quality.
• Develop policies, procedures and protocols with Trust-wide relevance.
• Act as Radiation Protection Adviser under regulations and as Laser/MRI safety expert.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

UK driving licence

Education

Honours degree in Physics or Healthcare Science

MSc in Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Science

PhD or equivalent experience

Certified RPA

Certified MPE

HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist

Corporate Member of IPEM

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Job summary

The Healthcare Technology department at Dorset County Hospital comprises the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services. We are looking for a highly experienced Medical Physicist to be the professional lead for the Healthcare Technology Department's activities, providing expert advice, opinion and leadership. The main purpose of the role is the provision of a high quality, professional and cost-effective Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services to the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to help ensure the quality and safety of patient care.

As a result of the diverse nature of the work carried out by the Department, the post holder will be expected to engage with almost every staff group within the Trust, at all levels.

The post holder is expected to sit on relevant Trust Committees and Groups and liaise as necessary with outside organisations / regulators on behalf of the Trust, including the Care Quality Commission, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, Health and Safety Executive as well as educational providers.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the delivery of highly specialist clinical technical services and advice to the trust for a broad range of services e.g. to act as a Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology for the purposes of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.
• To manage the delivery of Medical Device Management services to the Trust to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.
• To develop policies, procedures and protocols for the service and for those with Trust wide relevance e.g. Radiation Safety Policy, Laser Safety Policy, IRMER Policy, MRI Safety Policy and Medical Devices Management Policy.
• To act as the Trust Radiation Protection Adviser under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, and as a Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Adviser (Lasers and UV Therapy).

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

About us

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

UK Visa Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8d
Salary: £94,356 to £108,814 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 405-26-HS506HHTD

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Good honours degree (1st or 2.1) in Physics or an acceptable Healthcare Science Subject
• MSc in Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Science
• PhD or equivalent experience
• Certified RPA
• Certified MPE
• HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist
• Corporate Member of IPEM (or other appropriate professional body - e.g. SRP)

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive relevant post registration experience of a broad range of biomedical science / technology preferably in a clinical environment.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation and associated area within Medical Physics.
• Experience to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser under the Ionising Radiations Regulations.
• The experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
• Experience in the Hospital-wide management of the lifecycle of medical devices, including rolling capital replacement programmes.
• Excellent scientific skills including the ability to carry out research and lead development projects.
• Experience to act as a Laser Protection Adviser and/or a Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert

Skills and Abilities

• Able to manage scientific and technical staff, work as part of a team and relate well to staff and patients.
• Able to communicate highly complex information across professional boundaries during Committee/ Group meetings, training/lectures and at scientific meetings.
• Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity associated with the manipulation of materials or for performing measurements on complex clinical equipment.
• Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up and manage information. Able to design, develop and adapt software solutions to meet the needs of the Medical Physics Service.
• Have a full UK driving licence

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

For questions about the job, contact: Kate Rowe, Clinical Scientist, [e-mail], 01305255733

Date posted: 15 October 2026
The closing date is: 05 November 2026