Senior NIR Physicist & Laser Safety Lead

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Active staff networks

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset seeks an experienced Clinical Scientist to join the Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section. Based at Poole Hospital, you will support NIR quality assurance, act as Laser Protection Advisor, and help optimise safety, dosimetry and protocols across Dorset.

You will train staff and collaborate with colleagues to develop translational techniques, while keeping up to date with evolving NIR standards. The role offers relocation support and potential future site moves.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist is required.
• BSc in Physics or related field.
• MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging (or equivalent).
• PhD in a relevant discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as Laser Protection Advisor (LPA) with advanced NIR expertise.
• Provide specialist scientific support on non-ionising radiation and ultrasound.
• Interpret guidance on room design, testing and safety information.
• Help optimise clinical protocols and translational techniques with clinical colleagues.
• Undertake R&D activities to improve service quality and stay updated on developments.
• Provide training in NIR Physics for trainees and students.
• Support MRI Physics Lead in service provision and staff training.

Skills

NIR safety

Laser Protection Advisor

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics

MSc in Medical Physics or Medical Imaging

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset seeks an experienced Clinical Scientist to join the Non-ionising Radiation Physics Section. Based at Poole Hospital, you will support NIR quality assurance, act as Laser Protection Advisor, and help optimise safety, dosimetry and protocols across Dorset.

You will train staff and collaborate with colleagues to develop translational techniques, while keeping up to date with evolving NIR standards. The role offers relocation support and potential future site moves.