Description
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Physicist to join our team of diagnostic radiology physicists within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU).
This post would suit a graduate with a physics background looking to gain initial experience in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection while supporting our team to drive regulatory compliance and provide the best patient care.
The position offers excellent opportunities for learning and developing skills and will broaden your experience across all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assist other members of the team in performing quality control testing of x-ray imaging equipment
- Assist in data analysis, ensuring accuracy of collected data
- Perform initial analysis and judgment on data to ensure it follows expected trends and complies with relevant legislation
- Enter data in various computer systems
- Assist in routine care and checks of equipment in use in the department
- Store and retrieve measured data
- Assist in acceptance and commissioning of new complex x-ray imaging equipment
- Assist with measurement and calculation of patient doses and optimization of patient radiological procedures
- Assist with audits of X-ray facilities and radiation working arrangements
- Assist with assessment of radiation protection shielding in X-ray facilities
- Perform other duties as required by Senior and Principal Radiological Physicists
- Act as an operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R
Benefits
- Career development
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing
- Staff recognition scheme
- Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, or membership options for onsite leisure facilities