We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with knowledge and experience in diagnostic radiology physics to join our expanding team of Clinical Scientists and Technologists. You will work within one of the largest Regional Medical Physics Services in the UK, where you will be appointed as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert to one or more organisations and play a lead role in the development and delivery of diagnostic radiology physics services to a wide range of NHS Trusts and private customers across the north of England. As part of our large and friendly team you will be supported to further develop your skills and interests and participate in the research activity of the department plus a structured HSS equivalence programme which is currently under local development.

• Interview Date Friday 24 January 2025
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/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.

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert scientific advice and assistance to clinical users of diagnostic radiology X-ray systems including writing and reviewing scientific and technical reports on equipment performance. You will be appointed as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert to one or more organisations and also contribute to the department's extensive teaching programme which includes delivery of the educational component of the Newcastle Modernising Scientific Careers Scientific Training Programme in Medical Physics. Depending on individual interests there will be opportunity to be involved in the wider work of the department including radiation safety and non-ionising radiation physics.

Applicants should have a degree in physics, or other appropriate subject, plus an appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience. Applicants must be registered as a clinical scientist and have experience as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert (MPE) or be in a position to apply for certification as an MPE within 6 months of appointment.

Applicants who have appropriate experience but are some way from being able to apply for MPE certification, may be considered for appointment at Band 7 pending certification. In such cases it is anticipated that MPE certification will be attained within 2 years of appointment.

About us

Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo 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

• 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 - Salary £46,148 - £52,809

• 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

A current UK driving licence is essential as the post involves regular visits to other sites across Cumbria and the northeast of England.

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

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine 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
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• 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 scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• 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 data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE or RPA for diagnostic radiology
• 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 be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or Radiation Protection Adviser under national framework (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of full driving licence

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of non-ionising radiation safety
• Understanding of quality assurance and calibration requirements
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an LPA, UV or MR Safety adviser
• Sufficient experience to act as a RWA for healthcare use of ionising radiation
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as a Laser Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser
• Able to use own car for travel to other sites when required to do so

Meets All Band 7 Criteria

Essential

• 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
• Possession of full driving licence
• Experience working in radiation safety or diagnostic radiology physics
• Experience of using radiation measuring equipment
• Experience of carrying out radiation safety surveys and audits
• 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
• 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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

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317-2024-41-014