Principal physicist

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at the National Coordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography for a Principal Physicist. The role involves influencing technology use in breast screening, with options for flexible and part-time work. Join a compassionate Trust with an Outstanding rating and invest in your career development.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current 8A/B physicist seeking deeper experience in mammography.
• State registration required.

Responsibilities

• Full-time position as Principal Physicist in the NCCPM.
• Providing Medical Physics advice to the NHS Breast Screening Programme.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Player

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

State Registration

8A/B Physicist

Job description

A rare opportunity to work at a national level has arisen in the

National Coordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography (NCCPM)

, Department of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford. The successful candidate will be able to influence the use of technology in the breast screening programme.

The NCCPM is run on behalf of the NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) by the Medical Physics Department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. NHS England (NHSE) provides core funding, with additional funding obtained through research bids. NCCPM plays a key role in ensuring the quality and radiation safety of NHSBSP work.

This position is suitable for any current 8A/B physicist seeking to gain deeper experience in mammography. An excellent scientist is required for this post; candidates should be flexible, enthusiastic, effective communicators, and team players. The role involves national and international travel. State registration is required. The position can be adapted for part-time work, with options for flexible working and some remote work.

Role Details

1. Full-time position as Principal Physicist in the NCCPM.
2. Providing Medical Physics advice to the NHS Breast Screening Programme.

About Royal Surrey

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We value our 5000 colleagues and offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program, along with career development opportunities. Our diverse team ensures you feel valued throughout your tenure.

We provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, including regional specialist cancer care. Our main hospital is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We also offer adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.

The Trust has an overall Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are investing over £45 million in our facilities and equipment in the coming years, making now an excellent time to join us.

Note: Although not standard practice, adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

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Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Alistair Mackenzie
Job Title: Head of NCCPM
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] Ext 6736