Medical Physicist

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Physicist

Department: Radiology

Reports to: Director of radiology

Date: 2026

Closing Date 19th October

Overall Purpose of Job

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.

Working as part of a team of scientists and other healthcare professionals, the Physicist will provide scientific and technical support to the hospital. He/She will work to ensure that all physics related activities are of the highest quality, are safe and cost-effective. In particular, the Physicist will be involved in the provision of service of Nuclear Medicine, X-ray quality assurance and development of appropriate support services to MRI in the Radiology Department.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Under the supervision of the Senior Physicist or MPE:

Contribute to the scientific management of the nuclear medicine and diagnostic x-ray service including radio-therapeutic and diagnostic radiological uses of radioisotopes

Contribute to and develop the routine QA arrangements for all imaging equipment including measurement and analysis of data

Contribute scientific support to various service lines in radiology

Participate in the management of safety for all imaging and related equipment

Participate in the organisation and presentation of in-house education and training for other hospital staff

Actively participate in activities that constitute continuing professional development

Actively participate in development of Medical Physics at the Beacon Hospital and contribute to the commitment and initiation of new services.

Assist with commissioning of new equipment in the remit of Radiology, recognising fault situations and taking appropriate action.

Be willing to undertake any other duties or training as requested by the Head of Radiology in order to maintain quality of the Medical Physics service to the patients and staff.

Other duties assigned that are appropriate to the post.

Keeping abreast of current developments in the field.

Staff development and in-service training relevant to the post as may be organised from time to time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Hold a recognised Honours degree in Physics And

Hold a recognised post-graduate qualification in Medical physics (MSc. Or PhD), or have demonstrated a significant contribution to research or professional activities.

Experience

Any prior experience in diagnostic imaging and/or Nuclear Medicine preferable

An eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body such as the IAPM.

An aptitude for problem solving and decision making.

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Demonstrate ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations under the supervision of MPE and/or RPA.

Have a proven ability to work under pressure.

Have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.

Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.

Evidence of post registration professional development an advantage.

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.