********PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM, CV'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED********* The Physicist, Senior will: Participate in and supervise where relevant, on-going Quality Assurance Programs for all aspects of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment, including Nuclear Medicine equipment, as well as those for MRI and phototherapy equipment.
Participate in the development of technical and clinical protocols.
Contribute where required, to the planning, development and equipping of new & replacement installations including the development of commissioning and ongoing testing protocols.
Arranging calibration of relevant radiation meters and maintenance of all systems or devices in the remit of Medical Physics used for dosimetry.
Interpretation of data, defining problems and contributing to formulating strategies for solving them.
Participate in teaching and training programmes for medical, technical, scientific, nursing and allied health personnel in relevant aspects of radiation protection.
Be available for consultation with medical consultants and other medical staff, radiographers, service engineers, clinical engineering staff and other physics staff as required.
Contribute to the optimisation of the radiation protection of patients, including application and use of Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).
Contribute to dosimetry and evaluation of the dose delivered to the patient.
Contribute to the analysis of events involving accidental or unintended medical exposures.
Participate in audits.
Provide input into and actively participate in on-going research, development and innovation as appropriate.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Physicist and Principal Physicist from time to time.
Actively participate in activities that constitute continuing professional development such that the post holder is kept abreast of developments in the field of Medical Physics and professional registrations are maintained.
Keep records and provide such information as is consistent with good professional practice.
Supervision of visitors, students or other persons as may arise from time to time, as directed by the Chief Physicist.
If appropriate, be encouraged to establish and maintain links with relevant academic institutions e.g., South East Technological University.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.