Job Title: Medical Physicist
Description:
The medical physicist will contribute to the provision of a high-quality radiation protection advisory support service, working closely with clinical disciplines. This involves engaging in teaching, research, and service developments. The role requires a good knowledge of medical physics and clinical engineering, as well as effective planning and organizing skills.
Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the medical physics and clinical engineering department's strategic goals and objectives.
* Work in close cooperation with the relevant Principal Physicist to manage resources for the delivery of services and support to radiology departments and other departments as required.
* Contribute to the planning, development, and continuous enhancement of imaging and radiation physics services as required.
* Develop relationships with radiology stakeholders to continuously market and promote the potential for leading and contributing to health service improvements that will benefit service providers and patients.
* Contribute to the development, implementation, and use of a comprehensive asset register of ionising radiation equipment.
* Contribute to the provision and management of on-going education and training to hospital staff in relation to the safe and reliable use of electromedical equipment.
* Participate in Quality Assurance and Risk Management Programmes particularly in relation to statutory requirements and legislation.
* Ensure all records in relation to the basics grade physicist's work are current and well maintained.
Qualifications:
* A recognised first or second class honours degree in which Physics was taken as a major subject.
* A recognised post-graduate qualification in Medical Physics is desirable.
* Experience in the fields of medical imaging and quality assurance programs is desirable.
Benefits:
This is a full-time position with 35 hours per week. The salary will be appointed at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Other Information:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and will be subject to review in light of experience and/or changing circumstances.