Deputy Head of Radiology Physics

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Date: 3 days ago
City: Poole
Contract type: Full time
The Radiology Physics Department support a range of cutting edge imaging equipment across our hospitals within the Trust. We are looking for a highly experienced physicist in the field of Diagnostic Radiology to join our growing team as Deputy Head of Radiology Physics at University Hospitals Dorset. We also support MRI, Ultrasound and Lasers, so an interest in this area would be advantageous though not a requirement for the post. Anyone wishing to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in this field would be supported and encouraged to do so.

The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered clinical scientist and hold RPA2000 certification to act as an MPE and RPA in the diagnostic radiology, although applications from those holding only one certificate are encouraged as support for attainment of the other will be provided.

Candidates who are not certified MPE or RPA but who are demonstrably close to being able to submit their portfolio for either may be considered for appointment to a lower band, initially.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

  • Provide day to day management / target setting of appropriate junior Medical Physics staff and Health Education England trainees (STPs and PTPs).
  • Contribute to the business planning process of the department.
  • Lead in the development of radiation protection and quality assurance of radiography.
  • To act as Lead MPE for research and ethics applications
  • To supervise MPEs in their roles as modality leads
  • To assist lead RPA and act as deputy RPA when head of Radiology Physics is unavailable

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lauren Tedder Job title: Head of Radiology Physics Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0300 019 2588

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