Job summary
Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 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 inRadiation 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Portsmouth is a developing and historical seaside city with mild sunny climate, beaches, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Provide specialised technical support in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection involving a broad range of specialised, complex, routine and non-routine technical work specifically in;
- Radiological performance and safety testing of diagnostic X-ray equipment
- Radiation measurement equipment calibration
- Patient and staff dosimetry
- Radiation protection
- Safety aspects of laser and UV use
Support the safe introduction, application and optimization of new techniques and developments, contributing to service, protocol and procedure development for this area of workAssist with the training and supervision of pre-registration Clinical Scientists, STP trainees and junior technicians.Contribute to the day-to-day work of the Medical Physics department and research and development activities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Provide specialised technical support in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection involving a broad range of specialised, complex, routine and non-routine technical work specifically in;
- Radiological performance and safety testing of diagnostic X-ray equipment
- Radiation measurement equipment calibration
- Patient and staff dosimetry
- Radiation protection
- Safety aspects of laser and UV use
Support the safe introduction, application and optimization of new techniques and developments, contributing to service, protocol and procedure development for this area of workAssist with the training and supervision of pre-registration Clinical Scientists, STP trainees and junior technicians.Contribute to the day-to-day work of the Medical Physics department and research and development activities
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
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).
Additional information
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).
