Radiation protection

Christie Medcial Physics and Engineering is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive as a Radiation Protection Adviser Body under Regulation 13 of The Ionising Radiation Regulations.

Christie Medcial Physics and Engineering (CMPE) provides a radiation protection advice service to users of ionising radiation in the health (including dental and veterinary uses) and university sectors.

Service

Radiation protection advice is provided by personnel from within the Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy groups of CMPE as appropriate.

Details of the work within specific groups are available on separate pages:

We also provide an HSE-approved personal monitoring service for staff who are occupationally exposed to ionising radiation.

Research and development

The department provides advice on all aspects of patient and staff doses to support research projects.

Members of the various groups are involved in research projects with a radiation protection element. Some of our recent research and development is presented here and on the individual group web pages.

Teaching and training

CMPE undertake a significant level of training in radiation protection for different staff groups.

Lecturing on Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses at Manchester University

  • The Radiation Protection section is accredited by IPEM for Clinical Scientist and Clinical Technologist training
  • Staff training including

Professional matters

Staff actively participate in a range of professional matters ranging from refereeing scientific papers to providing advice to national and international bodies. See group pages for further details.

Special features

  • The Diagnostic Radiology group operate a BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality system.
  • We are recognised by the HSE as a Radiation Protection Advisor body and can provide all levels of advice in this field.

Group leaders

  • Mrs Anne Walker - Diagnostic Radiology
  • Dr Carl Rowbottom - Radiotherapy
  • Dr David Hamilton - Nuclear Medicine

Main contact

For more information please contact:

  • Tel: 0161 446 3541