Senior NIR Clinical Scientist & Laser Safety Lead

Transformation Unit; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust provides specialised medical physics services from Poole Hospital. The Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section seeks a Clinical Scientist to drive QA and optimisation of NIR equipment and to support optical radiations across Dorset.

The successful candidate will train staff, develop translational techniques with clinical colleagues and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Life Sciences.
• MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent) and STP training completion.
• HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To provide training and teaching in NIR Physics for Medical Physics STP trainees, other trainees, other professional groups and students at Bournemouth University.
• Support the MRI Physics Lead in the provision of services and training of junior team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Scientific reporting

UK driving licence

Education

BSc in Physics, Engineering, Computer Sciences or Life Sciences

MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent) and STP training

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist

PhD in relevant discipline

RPA 2000 Certified LPA

Tools

Python

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust provides specialised medical physics services from Poole Hospital. The Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section seeks a Clinical Scientist to drive QA and optimisation of NIR equipment and to support optical radiations across Dorset.

The successful candidate will train staff, develop translational techniques with clinical colleagues and contribute to service improvements.