Head of Healthcare Technology Department

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead the Healthcare Technology Department, delivering senior Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services to support safe patient care. You will act as a trusted advisor across the Trust, sit on key committees, and liaise with regulators and educational bodies. Your work will shape policy, device management, and radiological safety, while driving high-quality, cost-effective services. You will engage with diverse staff groups and external partners to uphold NHS standards and patient well-being. This is a mission-driven role for someone who wants to influence safety, policy, and service delivery at scale. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Act as Strategic Lead for Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering services within the Trust and externally /li li Provide expert advice on technical and scientific policies supporting clinical work (e.g., ionising radiations legislation, medical devices management) /li li Oversee Medical Device Management to ensure patient safety and service quality /li li Develop and implement policies and protocols (Radiation Safety, Laser Safety, IRMER, MRI Safety, Medical Devices Management) /li li Act as Trust Radiation Protection Adviser under Ionising Radiation Regulations and as Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Adviser (Lasers and UV Therapy) /li li Engage with various staff groups and participate in Trust Committees/Groups; liaison with regulators and educational providers /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Good honours degree in Physics or Healthcare Science subject /li li MSc in Medical Physics/Clinical Engineering/Healthcare Science /li li PhD or equivalent experience (considered) /li li Certified RPA /li li Certified MPE /li li HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist /li li Corporate Member of IPEM or SRP /li li Extensive post‑registration clinical biomedical science/technology experience /li li Advanced knowledge of radiation” and Medical Physics /li li Experience as Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in diagnostic radiology /li li Experience in hospital-wide medical devices lifecycle management and capital replacement programmes /li li Research and project leadership capabilities /li li Experience as Laser Protection Adviser and/or Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert /li /ul ul li Ability to manage scientific/technical staff and work in a team /li li Ability to communicate complex information across professional boundaries /li li Strong attention to physical accuracy and manipulation of clinical equipment /li li Radiation protection expertise /li li Ionising Radiation Regulations/IRMER knowledge /li li MRI safety and Laser safety management /li /ul