Senior Principal Physicist, Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Job Summary

Barts Health NHS Trust envisions being a top-performing group of NHS hospitals, well-known for delivering safe and caring treatment to patients in East London and surrounding areas.

The Trust includes St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London (RLH) & Mile End Hospitals (MEH), Whipps Cross & Newham University Hospitals. In alignment with the recommendations of the Richards Review of Diagnostics (2020), a Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) is being established at Mile End Hospital.

The CDC is part of a broader initiative to modernize and enhance diagnostic services to meet the growing demand. CDCs aim to make it easier for patients to undergo diagnostic tests closer to home and within the local community, operating 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The CDC will house 2 CT scanners, including a NAEOTOM Alpha Photon Counting CT scanner, and a Cone Beam CT system.

We offer Radiation Safety support for all ionising radiation uses in the Trust, with Barts & RLH sites equipped with digital imaging equipment following a PFI arrangement.

An opportunity is available for a DR/RP Medical Physicist with expertise in CT Physics to serve as the lead MPE for the Mile End CDC and the Trust Lead MPE for CT across sites. This individual will oversee the Radiation Protection Programme at Mile End.

The Radiation Safety Section is located at RLH. Responsibilities will include working at the CDC and all Trust sites.

Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact Julie Horrocks.

Main Duties of the Job

As an appointed Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology, the role involves providing radiation safety advice and services for ionising radiation uses in the Trust and beyond. This includes acting as the lead MPE for CT and ensuring governance and quality structures for radiation safety are in place at the Mile End CDC.

The Mile End CDC will feature 2 CT scanners, a Cone Beam CT system, and a general X-ray room, with 12 additional CT scanners, a radiotherapy planning CT, and SPECT/CT, PET/CT scanners in the Trust.

The initial priorities for the role encompass:

Key Responsibilities

As lead RPA/MPE for the Mile End CDC:

  • Working with CDC management to establish governance and quality assurance for radiation safety and diagnostic radiology physics.

As cross-site lead MPE for CT:

  • Leading optimization efforts for CT and collaborating with relevant staff.
  • Developing assessment protocols for new CT technology.
  • Providing CT performance evaluation training to physics staff.

About Us

Barts Health is among the largest NHS trusts nationwide, and a leading healthcare provider in Britain.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is embarking on an exciting phase of improvement to achieve outstanding status and a world-class clinical reputation. With the freedom from special measures, we are dedicated to enhancing all services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, recognized for excellence and innovation, and delivering safe and compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We prioritize exceptional patient safety, known for consistently providing harm-free care and ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. We also aim to be an exceptional workplace where our values and behaviors guide our interactions.

We uphold our values and foster an inclusive environment where each staff member feels valued and included. We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, particularly Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates.

Job Responsibilities

The job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities, while the person specification details the required qualifications, skills, and experience. Please refer to the attachments for more details.

Experience

  • Experience as a Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology.
  • Experience in CT optimization and evaluation.
  • Experience providing radiation safety advice in radiology.
  • Experience managing and supervising staff.

Skills

  • Capable of operating a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Analytical skills for complex data.
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation.

Knowledge

  • Specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics applied in medicine.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and research.
  • Familiarity with patient dosimetry techniques and software.

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) in Physics or equivalent.
  • MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
  • HCPC registered as Clinical Scientist.
  • Certified MPE.

Desirable:

  • RPA certificate of competence, or readiness to obtain within 12 months of starting the role.

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