Clinical Scientist 8B - Diagnostic Radiology & Radiation Protection

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why join us?

A department that invests in your development

Portsmouth is an accredited training centre with strong academic links to Portsmouth, UCL and Surrey universities. We actively support:

• Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST)
• Parttime PhD opportunities
• National working groups and professional committees
• Presenting and publishing scientific work

Your continued professional development is a priority, and youll have protected opportunities to grow your expertise and profile.

A collaborative, supportive team culture

Youll join a welcoming group of scientists, technologists and trainees who work closely with clinical teams across radiology, ED, theatres and specialist services.

• Cross disciplinary collaboration
• Supportive supervision and mentoring environment
• Opportunities to supervise trainees and shape the next generation

Flexible working and worklife balance

We understand that senior scientific roles need flexibility. The Trust supports:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Parttime working options
• Hybrid working where appropriate

A fantastic place to live and work

Portsmouth is a vibrant seaside city with a mild climate, beaches, a historic waterfront, and excellent transport links. The New Forest, South Downs and Isle of Wight are all close by.

• Coastal lifestyle with great amenities
• Easy access to London and international travel
• Affordable living compared to other coastal cities

Who were looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

• HCPCregistered Clinical Scientists
• Accredited RPAs and MPEs (Diagnostic Radiology)
• Laser Protection Adviser qualified (desirable, not essential)

If you dont meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply we are open to structured role development for the right candidate. Please complete a personal statement or add in the message to manager function to your application, explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this post.

Interested? Lets talk.

We encourage informal conversations come and meet the team, see the department, and get a feel for the role.

Anne Davis, Head of Radiological Sciences 02392 286450 - Anne.Davis13@nhs.net

Matt Daniel, Principal Physicist & Radiation Protection Adviser 02392 283299 ext 3299 - matthew.daniel3@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser
• Certification as Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology)
• MSc (or equivalent) in Medical Physics-related subject
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics

Desirable

• Certification as Laser Protection Adviser
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals, specialist publications

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience and highly specialised knowledge in radiation protection and / or imaging physics

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams, and projects
• Track record of presenting scientific papers at conferences/specialist interest groups
• Professional involvement with special interest groups, national working parties or advisory bodies

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of Medical Physics in the field of radiation protection and imaging physics
• Well-developed and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organise work and prioritise work according to service demands and competing pressures and able to develop policy and implement within own sphere of responsibility
• Evidence of leadership, and negotiating skills
• Well-developed advanced analytical skills in problem solving
• Experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
• Highly skilled at performing complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Highly developed skills in working with advanced, complex & costly equipment under normal and abnormal operating conditions
• Highly developed advanced skills for working safely with radiation sources, machines and a good understanding of ionizing radiation legislation and quality standards.
• Well-developed skills in teaching and training professional, clinical and support staff
• Effective at working independently and within different teams, contributing to groups and committees
• Ability to serve on local and regional task forces and/or committees
• Experience of LREC applications, interpretation and application of government legislation within the field of radiological imaging.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Cosham

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)