radiation physics - mtw nhs trust
We provide bespoke training courses on topics concerning imaging, radiation
safety and legislation.Training is delivered by a team of experts including
RPAsRadiation Physics is made up of Health Physics (MTW), Radiology Physics
(EKHUFT) and Nuclear Medicine Physics (MTW and EKHUFT) consists of Medical
Physicists and Clinical Technologists specialising in radiation safety and
medical imaging. The group works closely with a large number of staff groups
within the Trust including radiology, oncology and estates. The group covers a
wide range of specialties to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and
staff who come into contact with sources of ionising radiation (eg x-rays, beta
rays etc) and non-ionising radiation (eg ultra violet (UV) radiation and lasers
etc). In addition the group has vast expertise in medical imaging (X-ray,
Nuclear Medicine, MRI and Ultrasound), and undertakes radioisotope therapy
administration and some other non-imaging studies in nuclear medicine.
Activities Our activities include: Equipment Checks and Quality Assurance
Programmes for: All X-ray Equipment (including dental) Ultrasound Equipment UV
Nuclear Medicine Equipment Radiation Monitoring Equipment Calibration Service
(eg contamination monitors and dose rate meters) Providing RPA and MPE advice
for the Trust and many other clients. These include NHS Trusts (Kent Community
Health, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust),
Vets, Educational Establishments and Dentists. Our advice includes local rules,
risk assessments, shielding assessments, testing the integrity of shielding etc.
Providing LPA advice for the Trust and a wide range of external clients.
Providing radioactive waste advice, through our certified RWAs. Organisation of
a personal dose monitoring service for all staff likely to be exposed to
ionising radiations in the course of their work throughout Maidstone and
Tunbridge Wells Trust and other Trusts as necessary. Provision of training
courses – We offer many training courses e.g Radiation Safety Sessions, IR(ME)R
Theoretical training for practitioners and operators, or training for nurses who
are required to request X-rays. We offer bespoke courses tailored to your
requirements – contact us for details. Meet the team
