Healthcare Scientist Apprentice

Location

Poole, Dorset | United Kingdom

Job description

Following suitable instruction/training the apprentice will undertake the following: To undertake administrative duties within the DRP group including: Entering information relating to the work of the group into databases and spreadsheets and ensuring all issues are followed up by scientific staff. Booking visits to clients for the purpose of radiation surveys etc. Booking rooms for and arranging meetings with the various QC and client groups Development of spreadsheets and databases as required by the scientific staff Day to day monitoring of the QC spreadsheets used by clients, ensuring all issues are followed up by scientific staff Assisting the Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) with administrative work as required Follow departmental protocols and procedures to comply with current best practice and / or legislation Creating and maintaining records of equipment QC testing and patient dosimetry audits. Preparation of documentation and equipment for work outside the department Organisation of training meetings for external clients (e.g. private dental practices) Organisation of advertising of services of the group to local x-ray users Assist in the provision of radiation protection and quality assurance services. This work will include evaluating x-ray equipment, requiring high precision measurements. Assist in compliance with appropriate legislation, professional guidance and current good practice advice in radiation protection. Arrange and perform routine area and environmental monitoring in and around medical x-ray facilities and report findings to the appropriate RPA. Assist in assessing the radiation protection and imaging performance aspects of all new radiological imaging equipment, as part of the commissioning process. Assist in the evaluation of long term performance of radiological imaging equipment. Assist in providing the Medical Physics quality assurance programme for the Dorset Breast Screening Service. Liaise with other Professional Staff, both inside and outside the Trusts, regarding relevant aspects of the Medical Physics service.

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Salary

£22.82k - £24.34k per annum