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Principal physicist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need to be an excellent scientist with state registration, flexible, enthusiastic, a communicator, and a good team player for a national-level role in medical physics.
  • You will provide Medical Physics expertise and support to the NHS Breast Screening Programme, ensuring quality and compliance in imaging and patient care.

Requirements

  • A rare opportunity to work at a national level has arisen in the National Coordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography (NCCPM), Department of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford.
  • An excellent scientist is required for this post, they will need to be flexible, enthusiastic, a communicator and a good team player.
  • State registration is required.

Responsibilities

  • The role is a full time position as a Principal Physicist in the NCCPM providing Medical Physics advice to the NHS Breast Screening Programme.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Principal Physicist at NCCPM?

The Principal Physicist will provide Medical Physics advice to the NHS Breast Screening Programme and influence the use of technology within breast screening.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The role is a full-time position, but it could be adapted to suit those seeking part-time employment.

Is flexible working available for this position?

Yes, flexible working and some working from home are options available for this role.

What qualifications are required for this position?

State registration is required for this position, and candidates must be current 8A/B physicists with expertise in mammography.

Will there be opportunities for travel in this position?

Yes, national and international travel is involved in this role.

What kind of support and development does Royal Surrey offer to its employees?

Royal Surrey offers a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to professional development and career advancement.

How does Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust support its staff?

The Trust recognizes that its 5000 colleagues are its greatest strength and invests in their development, providing a diverse and collaborative work environment.

Can you provide more information about the Royal Surrey County Hospital?

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is known for its outstanding care quality rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has a strong reputation for providing excellent services across multiple sites.

How can I contact the Head of NCCPM for further inquiries?

You can contact Alistair Mackenzie via email at alistairmackenzie@nhs.net or by telephone at 01483 571122, Ext 6736.

Is there a video to learn more about Royal Surrey?

Yes, there is a video available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo.

World class care for our community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We provide health care services from Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford and adult community healthcare services from Haslemere Hospital and Milford Hospital. Royal Surrey County Hospital provides emergency and general hospital services to a population of more than 330,000 across south west Surrey. It is also home to St Luke’s, our specialist tertiary Cancer Centre, which offers state of the art diagnostic and treatment services to a population of up to 2 million across Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire and to patients from across the UK and abroad.