Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist with experience in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection. The ideal candidate will hold an MPE and/or RPA certificate(s) or can demonstrate that they can achieve these qualifications within a reasonable timeframe. Appointment at a lower band may also be considered for those working towards certification and full support will be provided.

The role will involve a mixture of routine and development work, including (but not limited to) QA and Radiation Protection surveys, patient dose optimisation, teaching and research, in addition to acting as an expert advisor.

Hours will be 1 WTE, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours, as the service requires with candidates agreement. Consideration will also be given to part time working.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve:

providing support to Diagnostic Radiology by supporting the departments work on the quality assurance of x-ray generating equipment, optimization and patient dosimetry programmes and regulatory compliance.

Participation in the teaching and training delivered by the department to a range of staff grades.

Participation in research and development activities.

Due to the nature of our service delivery, candidates will need to be able to work to deadlines and will be expected to travel across the region. A UK Driving license is desirable.

The NUH NHS Trust is a large, busy teaching hospital comprising of two sites, the Queens Campus and the City Campus. The applicant will be based at QMC Campus.

Radiation Physics is a large team of clinical scientists and technologists providing specialist services, scientific and technical expertise to healthcare organisations for ionising and non-ionising radiation. The Radiation Physics service operates over both sites and works for several other NHS Trust sites over the region. The service supports a wide range of equipment including hybrid interventional and neuroradiology units, Advanced CT and PET CT, mammography .

The department actively encourages and supports staff wishing to undertake the HSST programme.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Patient/Client Care

1.1. Provides scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology including:

a. Leading the sections work in optimisation of medical exposures

b. Undertaking quality assurance tests

c. Advising on the procurement radiological imaging equipment

d. Participating in patient dosimetry programmes including coordinating the routine patient dosimetry programme.

e. Assisting in radiation and patient safety activities to support these imaging modalities

1.2. Calculate information regarding radiation exposure to staff, patients, and if appropriate their carers. In particular assess the risks arising from ionising radiation and put these into a context that can be understood by patients or carers to provide reassurance.

1.3. Perform risk assessments to ensure that radiation doses received by staff, patients and members of the public are as low as reasonably practicable.

1.4. Perform or support with the performance of regulatory compliance audits

1.5. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of own specialist area.

1.6. Maintain continuing professional development to standards defined by the relevant professional and regulatory bodies.

1.7. Maintain registration as a Clinical Scientist.

2. Policy & Service Development

2.1. Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service.

2.2. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service.

2.3. Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments in own specialist area and their applications in medical and associated fields. Attend suitable seminars and courses for the purpose of service and personal development. Report the knowledge acquired to colleagues and recommend development of service policies and procedures as appropriate.

2.4. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for audit, clinical governance and management purposes.

3. Physical & Financial Resources

3.1. Participate in the delivery of quality assurance programmes ensuring that all appropriate quality control is performed. Assist with determining the appropriate form and frequency of the tests required for each piece of equipment to ensure that accurate images and results are obtained to give the correct diagnosis. Implement changes to the program to take into account new or modified equipment, practice, guidelines or legislation.

3.2. Participate in acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure that it meets its specification and is safe to use with patients.

4. Human Resources

4.1. Provide tutorials and supervise trainee clinical scientists and clinical technologists on placements in the section.

4.2. Participate in the provision of training of medical physics staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations.

4.3. Prioritise and manage own workload.

5. Research & Development

5.1. Initiate and participate in research and development both within the department and academic departments as agreed with the Head of Section.

5.2. Provide medical physics expert support the throughput of clincal trials using x-ray or involving radiation exposures at NUH where required.

5.3. Analyse and interpret the results from R & D studies for presentation at scientific meetings and publication in peer review journals.

5.4. Identify possible service developments and new areas of work so as to maximise the benefit of our service to patients and other customers.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2nd Class Hon in Physics or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics
• Specialist knowledge to act as MPE or RPA or close to getting this
• participate sin CPD

Desirable

• MPE certificate or RPA Certificate
• PhD in relevant subject

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• able to communicate complex ideas to other healthcare proffessionals and present specialist information at conferences and meetings or written reports.

Desirable

• UK driving licence

Traing & Qualifications

Essential

• Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in Diagnostic Radiology

Physical Skills

Essential

• Manipulation of fine tools for equipment calibration
• Be able to move equipment up to 15kg and load it into a car

Desirable

• UK driving licence

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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