Clinical Scientist Radiation Protection Diagnostic Radiology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Job Location:

Portsmouth - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Band 7: 47810 - 54710 per annum

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join us in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will join a friendly team in the Radiological Sciences Group Medical Physics department at the Queen Alexandra Hospital who provide comprehensive scientific and technical support to clinical departments within and outside of Portsmouth. There will be some travel to other hospitals/centres.

You would support radiation protection activities in the use of x-rays radiation sources and non-ionising sources (lasers and UV) across a broad range of clinical specialties.

On the radiological physics side you would undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities including digital radiography CT mammography fluoroscopy and cardiac imaging. There will be the opportunity to work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques in these areas working to benefit both patients and staff.

You should be HCPC registered clinical scientists with experience in radiation protection and/or diagnostic radiology.

If you only partial experience for the scope of work are in the final stages of your training or have completed an MSc in Medical Physics we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer you appointment at Band 6. Full training will be given to support a route to registration via route 2 or STP equivalence.

You would be supported and encouraged to work towards certification as an MPE RPA or LPA depending on your interests.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre. There are strong links with Portsmouth UCL and Surrey universities. The group in which you will work provides opportunities for staff to be involved in national professional groups / working parties and encourages staff to present and publish scientific work in support of their professional development.

For further information please see the full Job Description or contact Anne Davis Head of Radiological Sciences Group or .

Queen Alexandra Hospital is a large modern hospital serving the population of Portsmouth and South- East Hampshire. Portsmouth is a developing and historical seaside city with mild sunny climate beaches and many cultural sporting and leisure amenities. The New Forest Isle of Wight and South Downs are within easy reach. The city has excellent road and rail links to London as well as wider connections via the cross-channel ferry port and nearby international airport.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

BSc in Physics or Physical Science
MSc (or equivalent e.g. MPhil) in IPEM approved medical physics related subject
HCPC Registration via recognised route for Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics
Three years experience and specialised knowledge in relevant field

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills both written and spoken
Able to organise own work data documentation
Able to provide leadership and supervision for projects and the work of others
Able to prioritise work according to service demands
Analytical approach to problem solving
Experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
Able to analyse facts and data methodically and accurately and extract significance
Able to perform complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision speed and accuracy occasionally in hazardous conditions
Able to work carefully safely and competently with highly complex & costly equipment
Understanding and ability in working safely with radiation sources machines and of ionizing radiation legislation
Able to provide teaching and training to professional clinical and support staff
Driving license

Desirable

Experience using advanced data handling packages (e.g. Matlab image J) and computer programming language
Experience of research and development
Good leadership skills
Able to work independently and within different teams
Experience of working safely whilst under pressure
Able to balance competing priorities and demands within pressing timescales
Basic management and project management skills

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

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Employment Type :

Full-time

Band 7: 47810 - 54710 per annumFull time: 37.5 hours per week Permanent Position We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join us in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will join a friendly team in the Radiological S...