Non-ionising Radiation Scientist

The Leicester Radiation Safety Service (LRSS) aims to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with sources of both Ionising and Non-Ionising radiation. A wide range of safety and quality assurance activities, including training courses, are provided by physicists and technical staff, related to lasers, MRI, UV phototherapy and ultrasound. Staff also advice on the application of relevant legislation and develop processes and procedures, for applying best practice methods and regularity compliance.

This post holder provides scientific support for Non-Ionising Radiation. The post holder may not have specialist knowledge in all areas of Non-Ionising radiation, but will have specialist knowledge preferably in MRI, or at least in lasers, UV, or ultrasound within the hospital environment. The post holder will apply a broad range of scientific skills, knowledge and experience and will liaise closely with scientific, medical, technical, nursing and other staff, to ensure the delivery of safe services using Non-Ionising radiation. The post holder will liaise with staff in a large number of departments across the Trust, will visit external organisations, and will work to develop research interests in their area of specialism.

• Assist in implementing legislation associated with all forms of Non-Ionising radiation across the Trust including Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 and Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010. The post holder is required to be up to date with current legal requirements, will analyse current practice against these requirements and make recommendations regarding alterations to practice and procedures.
• Assist in providing advice and support from queries by telephone, email and other means in line with the departments procedures and processes
• Develop expertise within Non-Ionising radiation and potentially ionising radiation.
• Take a lead for one or more areas of service provision with the support of senior staff.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alimul Chowdhury Job title: Head of Non-ionising Radiation Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 0116 2585978