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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
An opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Protection and Imaging Physics service within the Department of Medical Physics, NHS Lothian. At NHS Lothian we strive to provide high quality, safe, effective and person-centred healthcare, continually improving clinical outcomes for patients who use our services and for our population as a whole, through the application of NHS Lothian’s core values of quality, teamwork, care & compassion, dignity & respect, and openness, honesty and responsibility. In your role within the team you will act as Deputy Head of Section for Imaging Physics and modality lead for CT and fluoroscopy imaging, providing Medical Physics Expert (MPE) advice for X-ray imaging systems including highly complex and high radiation dose techniques. You will have lead responsibility in providing physics support to Edinburgh Imaging’s QMRI research facility for CT.
You will work within a team of 9 physicists and 2 specialist technologists. The team delivers medical physics services across NHS Lothian and NHS Fife. The current equipment install base currently includes multidetector row CT scanners (20), interventional angiography suites (9), fluoroscopy (8), mammography (5, three with tomosynthesis capability), and digital radiography rooms (34).
You will advise on set-up of research trials and screening programmes involving CT imaging, image optimisation, equipment procurement, and provide teaching and training. Opportunities for innovative projects may also arise, subject to availability of resources.
You will hold as a minimum an honours degree or equivalent qualification in a physical science or an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. electrical or electronic engineering). Corporate membership of IPEM and registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics) with the Health and Care Professions Council are essential. You should have sufficient post-qualification experience (including CT) to act as a medical physics expert. Computing skills are required and experience of testing a range of X-ray imaging equipment.
You must be able to demonstrate initiative, written and verbal communication skills as well as tact, diplomacy, leadership, organisational and scientific skills. You must have the ability to work well as part of a team. The post requires travel across Lothian and Fife.
At NHS Lothian we have a strong commitment to staff development, engagement and positive staff experience. This post offers an excellent opportunity to further your career within the beautiful, vibrant city of Edinburgh. Part time working (0.8–1.0 WTE) will be considered with the hours to suit the individual, the line manager and the needs of the service.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Nick Weir, Head of Imaging Physics, on 0131 242 2355