Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert

Job title:

Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert

Company

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join the radiation protection team as a Diagnostic Medical Physicist (or someone close to achieving this or wishing to train to become one).We will also consider this as a Band 7 Progression Role to Band 8a on completion of competencies.We have the potential for part time working or annualised hours!You will carry out the usual duties and role associated with this responsibility including carrying out and supervising QC of x-ray equipment.You carry out the roles and duties as specified in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.There is a lot of scope for development within the role and the team if interested.Main duties of the job

• Carry out Diagnostic Medical Physicist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).
• Assist in routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.
• Provide Diagnostic Medical Physics input into the Alliance Medical PET-CT facility sited at Southend Hospital and others as directed.
• Develop additional skills / train other staff creating resilience in the team.
• Develop skills or offer support within the fields of MRI and Laser protection

Working for our organisationMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progressDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs expected of a senior role the candidate would be expected to take responsibility for QC of equipment, supervise and train other team members.This includes incident management, research applications, protocol development etc.They would be expected to attend relevant meetings and represent the team when required.We will also consider this as a Band 7 Progression Role to Band 8a on completion of competencies.For futher details please refer to the attached JD , we Look forward to your application!Person specificationProfessionalEssential criteria

• Experience in role of diagnostic MPE or ready to qualify
• On the HPC register of clinical scientists

Desirable criteria

• Experience of QC of x-ray equipment
• Experience of developing protocols and work instructions
• Experience of training, presenting, representing departments at meetings
• First degree in physics or equivalent
• On the RPA2000 list of Diagnostic MPEs

EducationalEssential criteria

• Degree in physics or equivalent
• Masters degree in medical or radiation physics or equivalent

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.Documents to download

• Diagnostic Medical Physics Expert – SO -B8 (PDF, 608.3KB)
• MSEFT JD Radiation Protection – SO- B7 (PDF, 496.3KB)
• MSEFT JD Radiation Protection SO – B7 to B8a MPE (PDF, 496.3KB)
• Privacy Policy (PDF, 441.0KB)
• AFC Pay Poster 24/25 (PDF, 39.2KB)
• Behaviours Framework (JPG, 298.0KB)
• Application Form (DOC, 233.0KB)

Expected salary

Location

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:58:26 GMT

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