Lead Clinical Scientist (Ionising Radiation)
| Posting date: | 21 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | £58,972.00 to £68,525.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £58972.00 - £68525.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2024 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA1 5DA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-24-0629 |
Summary
This role is responsible for the Trust-wide compliance with legislation, codes of practice and other relevant guidance in relation to ionising radiations To act as RPA and MPE for the Trust Provides professional expertise in Medical Physics and Radiation Protection with focus on: All aspects of day-to-day radiological safety services including audit and safety advice Implementation of QA programme on all modalities of ionising diagnostic radiological equipment Establishment of an ongoing QC programme, providing training where necessary Management of calibration procedures and radiation dosimetry equipment quality assurance Assisting with equipment specification and selection, acceptance testing and leading the commissioning of diagnostic radiology equipment Leading research and development projects as assigned by the Head of Medical Physics Leading training of clinical scientists and clinical technologists ensuring competency to act as defined by national regulations and guidance Conducting formal teaching to postgraduate students (MSc level, FRCR) and internal courses Providing expert scientific support to the personal dosimetry service and occupational staff doses Please refer to the attached job description for further details on the role.