Band 7 Radiation Physicist

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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the expanding Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics (RPIP) Department based at Queen’s Hospital Romford as a Band 7 Radiation Physicist. This post will provide opportunities for the successful applicant to work with a wide range of equipment across a number of sites, and pursue optimization, service development and project work. Applicants will require a honors degree in an appropriate physical science with relevant post graduate qualifications.

Applicants should be registered / about to register with the HCPC as a clinical scientist and have experience in Radiation Protection.

The department has recently had a significant funding boost which means the successful candidate will be joining at an exciting time.

We are a hard working friendly and flexible team, meeting ever changing demands and require someone of a similar nature.

To be a member of the team responsible for the provision of a high quality, comprehensive Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Non-Ionizing Radiation Physics service to the Trust, patients and clients.

The postholder will participate in the development of the delivery of clinical diagnostic services and scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging physics and radiation protection.

With a dedicated workforce of more than 7,500 staff and volunteers, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the larger acute trusts in the country.

We provide care for a population of about 750,000 people across north east London (NEL), and that number is predicted to increase by 15 per cent over the next ten years. Our Trust serves three London boroughs with diverse populations, and more than half of our workforce identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic. In addition, eight out of every ten employees are women, and most of our workforce live within the host boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge.

We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Balram Kullootee, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 2826. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.