Job summary

We 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 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

About us

Mid 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 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 progress

Job description

Job responsibilities

As 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.

For futher details please refer to the attached JD

Person Specification

Professional

Essential

Desirable

Educational

Essential

Professional

Essential