Radiation Protection & Diagnostic Radiology Lead Scientist

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a qualified Radiation Protection Adviser to oversee radiation protection services. This role involves acting as both a Radiation Protection Adviser and a Medical Physics Expert, leading junior staff, and managing related projects. Candidates must hold an MSc in Medical Physics and appropriate accreditations. This position offers the chance to enhance radiation practices and contribute significantly to healthcare in Wales.

Benefits

N/A

Qualifications

• Experience in radiation protection practice, particularly in diagnostic radiology.
• Experience with radiation protection legislation.
• Supervisory experience or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as Radiation Protection Adviser for the service.
• Provide leadership to junior scientific staff.
• Manage projects in support of radiation protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Advanced computer analysis

Teaching skills

Education

MSc Medical Physics or equivalent

UK HCPC Clinical Scientist Registration

Accreditation as Radiation Protection Adviser

Accreditation as Medical Physics Expert

Tools

Medical image processing software

Database applications

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff is seeking a qualified Radiation Protection Adviser to oversee radiation protection services. This role involves acting as both a Radiation Protection Adviser and a Medical Physics Expert, leading junior staff, and managing related projects. Candidates must hold an MSc in Medical Physics and appropriate accreditations. This position offers the chance to enhance radiation practices and contribute significantly to healthcare in Wales.