Head of Radiation Protection Service

Velindre Cancer Centre; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Whitchurch seeks an individual to manage the Radiation Protection Service. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, service development in line with legislation changes, and acting as budget holder. Candidates who can speak Welsh are encouraged to apply, though no formal qualifications are specified. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in patient care within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• No formal qualifications specified.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Radiation Protection Service and provide strategic leadership.
• Develop services for customer base in response to legislative changes.
• Act as budget holder for the Radiation Protection Service.
• Act in at least two statutory roles.
• Initiate research and development and lead teaching and training.

Job description

Overview

The Radiation Protection Service at Velindre Cancer Centre (RPS Cardiff) delivers a range of ionising radiation protection services to customers primarily in South East Wales, including Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff & Vale, Cwm Taff, and Powys Health Boards, Public Health Wales at all sites across Wales, local universities, the private healthcare sector, and Velindre University NHS Trust. Services include statutory roles of Radiation Protection Adviser (Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017), Medical Physics Expert for diagnostic radiology (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017), and Radioactive Waste Adviser (Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016). The team comprises clinical scientists, clinical technologists, and administrative staff.

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are proud of the specialist services we provide across Wales and host NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales, working in partnership with these expert services. Velindre University NHS Trust aims to apply value based healthcare with core values of being accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, ensuring the best possible care for patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference and offers exciting career opportunities, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Radiation Protection Service and provide strategic leadership to the team.
• Develop services for the customer base in response to changes in the legislative environment and developments in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy.
• Act as budget holder for the Radiation Protection Service.
• Act in at least two of the statutory roles noted above.
• Initiate research and development and take a leading role in teaching and training of staff and students.

Requirements / Qualifications

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. No formal qualifications are specified in the provided text.