We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) , ideally with addition experience in Laser safety. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of friendly, experienced and professional staff providing radiation safety and imaging physics services across the North East and Cumbria.

Consideration will be given for appointment at Band 7 for candidates within 18months on RPA certification.

• Interview date: Wednesday 22 January 2024
• 37.5 hours/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

Appointment as RPA / LPA to one or more NHS Trusts and/or private organisations.

Contribute to delivery of teaching and training within Unit.

Contribute to delivery of radiation safety services.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 8a

Job Summary

Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement.

Band 7

Job Purpose

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals.
• Actively involved in research and development projects.
• Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification

All criteria for Band 8a

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences applied to medicine or a related field, as performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• In-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• Specialist In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including ionising and non-ionising radiation and relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software.
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an RPA for diagnostic radiology or a Laser Protection Adviser
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must hold professional registration through either the Health and Care Professions Council (Clinical Scientist) or the Radiation Protection Council
• Certificate of competence as a Radiation Protection Adviser or Laser Protection Adviser (or eligible to apply)

Desirable

• Understanding of quality assurance and calibration requirements.
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as both an LPA and RPA
• Sufficient experience to act as a RWA for healthcare use of ionising radiation
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE for diagnostic radiology
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as both Laser Protection Adviser and Radiation Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert under national framework.

All criteria for Band 7

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Knowledge of legislation, standards and safety principles relating to the relevant area
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work.
• Basic knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting Advanced knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics
• Good knowledge of radiation safety legislation
• Knowledge of IT Software packages
• Knowledge of equipment quality assurance
• Good knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software.
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Ability to interpret complex technical information
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently.
• Good enumerative skills.
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills
• The ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques
• Experience working in radiation safety.
• Experience of using radiation measuring equipment
• Experience of carrying out radiation safety surveys and audits
• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• The post holder is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist or working towards registration

Desirable

• Understanding of calibration requirements,
• Functioning and safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Basic knowledge of statistics analysis for medical applications
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

317-2024-51-23-DR