Lead NIR Physicist (Optical)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Clinical Scientist in the Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section at Poole Hospital. You will support QA and optimisation of NIR equipment and act as Laser Protection Adviser, with duties across ultrasound, lasers, UV/blue light and related EMF areas.

The role includes training staff, providing specialist advice, and contributing to service development and translational techniques with clinical colleagues.

Qualifications

• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of NIR modalities.
• Experience acting as laser protection adviser (LPA).
• Ability to train and teach other staff in NIR topics.
• Proficiency in radiation safety concepts and QC/dosimetry procedures.
• Collaborative work with clinical colleagues across sites.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of NIR equipment QA and optimisation programme.
• Provide training and teaching in NIR Physics to staff and trainees.
• Collaborate with clinical colleagues and sites to meet best practice obligations.
• Undertake research and development activities to improve service quality.

Skills

NIR knowledge

Laser protection adviser

Staff training

Radiation safety

QC & dosimetry

Tools

Dosimetry devices

QC equipment

Job description

The Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join our friendly and expanding team. The Medical Physics Department is based at Poole Hospital, providing services throughout Dorset. The department currently comprises of two sections, ionising & non-ionising.

The successful applicant will support the delivery of our NIR equipment quality assurance and optimisation programme, with their focus on optical radiations with the aim of assisting our supported sites in meeting their statutory and professional best practice obligations.

The role will involve acting as Laser Protection Advisor, NIR equipment procurement, commissioning and provision of QC, dosimetry, optimisation & radiation safety. NIR modalities currently include; ultrasound imaging, lasers, UV & blue light phototherapy and other appropriate EMF areas. The role will involve training / teaching other staff and there will be opportunities to develop services. MRI is covered by another post, but collaboration will be welcomed.

Poole & Bournemouth are situated on the south coast, with the beautiful Dorset coastline and countryside on its doorstep. Relocation expenses may be available. Assistance with relocation costs may be available., The post holder will have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of NIR modalities, with sufficient knowledge, skills and experience to act as a laser protection adviser (LPA).

The post holder will provide specialist scientific support and advice to medical, clinical, scientific and technical staff on highly complex issues, primarily in the artificial optical radiation field, but also covering ultrasound.

Interpretation of relevant national and international guidance related to room design, performance testing and safety information.

Engage in optimisation of clinical protocols and in the development of translational techniques and procedures in conjunction with clinical colleagues.

The post holder will be expected to undertake specific research and development activities as required to improve the quality of service to patients, and keep abreast of new developments in their field

To provide training and teaching in NIR Physics for Medical Physics STP trainees, other trainees, other professional groups and students at Bournemouth University.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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