Radiology Physics Practitioner – NHS Band 5

Transformation Unit; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Band 5) to assist in diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection across East Dorset, including Poole Hospital. You will support imaging services and contribute to QC processes, audits and documentation.

The role involves data management, training coordination, and assisting radiology physicists with administrative tasks while upholding current best practice and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree in Physics or related subject.
• Registration with The Register of Clinical Technologists (currently voluntary, may soon be required).

Responsibilities

• Enter group work information into databases/spreadsheets and follow up issues with scientific staff.
• Book visits to clients and arrange meetings for QC/client groups.
• Develop spreadsheets/databases as required by staff.
• Monitor QC spreadsheets and ensure issues are followed up by staff.
• Assist radiology physicists with administrative work.
• Review and write departmental protocols and procedures to reflect best practice/legislation.
• Create/maintain records of equipment QC testing and audits.
• Prepare documentation/equipment for work outside the department.
• Organise training meetings for external clients.

Skills

Excel

Word

Access

Data analysis

Education

Honours degree in Physics

Registration with The Register of Clinical Technologists

Tools

Specialised software

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Science Practitioner (Band 5) to assist in diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection across East Dorset, including Poole Hospital. You will support imaging services and contribute to QC processes, audits and documentation.

The role involves data management, training coordination, and assisting radiology physicists with administrative tasks while upholding current best practice and safety standards.