Head of Healthcare Technology Department in Dorchester

Job summaryThe Healthcare Technology department at Dorset County Hospital comprises the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services. We are looking for a highly experienced Medical Physicist to be the professional lead for the Healthcare Technology Department's activities, providing expert advice, opinion and leadership. The main purpose of the role is the provision of a high quality, professional and cost-effective Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services to the Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to help ensure the quality and safety of patient care.As a result of the diverse nature of the work carried out by the Department, the post holder will be expected to engage with almost every staff group within the Trust, at all levels.The post holder is expected to sit on relevant Trust Committees and Groups and liaise as necessary with outside organisations / regulators on behalf of the Trust, including the Care Quality Commission, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, Health and Safety Executive as well as educational providers.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the job are:o To be responsible for the delivery of highly specialist clinical technical services and advice to the trust for a broad range of services e.g. to act as a Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology for the purposes of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.o To manage the delivery of Medical Device Management services to the Trust to ensure the quality and safety of patient care.o To develop policies, procedures and protocols for the service and for those with Trust wide relevance e.g. Radiation Safety Policy, Laser Safety Policy, IRMER Policy, MRI Safety Policy and Medical Devices Management Policy. o To act as the Trust Radiation Protection Adviser under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, and as a Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Adviser (Lasers and UV Therapy).At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.About usWe are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.UKVISponsorship: This role is eligible forsponsorshipunder the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who requiresponsorshipto work in the UK.Sponsorshipwill be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8dSalary
94,356 to 108,814 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number405-26-HS506HHTDJob locationsDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be the strategic lead for the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services providing support to clinical services within the Trust and to outside organisations.The post holder is responsible for interpreting and providing advice for a broad range of technical and scientific policies and procedures supporting clinical work throughout the Trust e.g. Ionising radiations legislation, and medical devices management.Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo be the strategic lead for the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services providing support to clinical services within the Trust and to outside organisations.The post holder is responsible for interpreting and providing advice for a broad range of technical and scientific policies and procedures supporting clinical work throughout the Trust e.g. Ionising radiations legislation, and medical devices management.Please see attached Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
EssentialGood honours degree (1st or 2.1) in Physics or an acceptable Healthcare Science SubjectMSc in Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare SciencePhD or equivalent experienceCertified RPACertified MPEHCPC Registered Healthcare ScientistCorporate Member of IPEM (or other appropriate professional body - e.g. SRP)
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExtensive relevant post registration experience of a broad range of biomedical science / technology preferably in a clinical environment.Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation and associated area within Medical Physics.Experience to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser under the Ionising Radiations Regulations.The experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) RegulationsExperience in the Hospital-wide management of the lifecycle of medical devices, including rolling capital replacement programmes.Excellent scientific skills including the ability to carry out research and lead development projects.Experience to act as a Laser Protection Adviser and/or a Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert
Skills and Abilities
EssentialAble to manage scientific and technical staff, work as part of a team and relate well to staff and patients.Able to communicate highly complex information across professional boundaries during Committee/ Group meetings, training/lectures and at scientific meetings.Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity associated with the manipulation of materials or for performing measurements on complex clinical equipment.Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up and manage information. Able to design, develop and adapt software solutions to meet the needs of the Medical Physics Service.Have a full UK driving licence
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training
EssentialGood honours degree (1st or 2.1) in Physics or an acceptable Healthcare Science SubjectMSc in Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare SciencePhD or equivalent experienceCertified RPACertified MPEHCPC Registered Healthcare ScientistCorporate Member of IPEM (or other appropriate professional body - e.g. SRP)
Knowledge and Experience
EssentialExtensive relevant post registration experience of a broad range of biomedical science / technology preferably in a clinical environment.Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation and associated area within Medical Physics.Experience to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser under the Ionising Radiations Regulations.The experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) RegulationsExperience in the Hospital-wide management of the lifecycle of medical devices, including rolling capital replacement programmes.Excellent scientific skills including the ability to carry out research and lead development projects.Experience to act as a Laser Protection Adviser and/or a Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert
Skills and Abilities
EssentialAble to manage scientific and technical staff, work as part of a team and relate well to staff and patients.Able to communicate highly complex information across professional boundaries during Committee/ Group meetings, training/lectures and at scientific meetings.Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity associated with the manipulation of materials or for performing measurements on complex clinical equipment.Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up and manage information. Able to design, develop and adapt software solutions to meet the needs of the Medical Physics Service.Have a full UK driving licenceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYUnited KingdomEmployer's website