This 12-month assistant physicist post sits in the diagnostic radiology physics team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust's Radiological Sciences Unit. The work centres on quality control testing of x-ray equipment across the trust and beyond, with data analysis, patient dose measurement and radiation shielding checks alongside. It suits a physics graduate wanting first experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, and involves contact with patients with cancer. Fit depends on a science or engineering BSc and maths and physics A level, or equivalents.
What the job involves
- Assist with quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment inside and outside the trust, including assembly and set-up under supervision
- Assist with data analysis, taking personal responsibility for data accuracy
- Perform initial analysis of data against expected trends, legislation and national and local standards, using spreadsheets, graphs and comparisons
- Enter data into a variety of computer systems
- Assist with routine care and checks of department equipment, including storage
- Store and retrieve measured data
- Assist with acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging equipment
- Assist with measuring and calculating patient doses and optimising radiological procedures
- Assist with audits of x-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements
- Assist with assessing the adequacy and integrity of radiation protection shielding
- Carry out other duties set by the Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists
- Act as an operator under IR(ME)R, in line with trust policies and practices
What’s required
Qualifications
- BSc in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Maths and Physics A level, or equivalent
Experience
- Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
- Ability to perform routine measurements on imaging and contamination monitoring equipment, with guidance where required
- Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for scientific reports, presentations and spreadsheet or programme development
Skills & knowledge
- Diligence and attention to detail suited to clinical systems
- Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances, including contact with patients with cancer
- Ability to keep clarity of purpose in a clinical environment with constant emotional pressure
- Keeping accurate scientific records and completing appropriate clinical records
Nice to have
- Previous experience of the healthcare environment
- Previous experience in nuclear medicine, PET/CT, molecular radionuclide therapies and/or radiation protection
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
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