Job summary
We are growing our team to complement the opening of new Community Diagnostic Centres in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The post holder will join our scientists and technologists providing comprehensive scientific support to the diagnostic radiology services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and their external customers, including CDCs.
The role will include contributions to all scientific aspects of the service: routine, developmental and research. As a Medical Physics Expert, the post holder will have a key role in supporting optimisation in diagnostic radiology. The post holder will perform and analyse quality assurance tests and patient dose surveys across all modalities, and will have the opportunity to support the section's occupational radiation protection activities and to obtain RPA certification.
The post holder will be expected to undertake research and development and participate in the Department's teaching programmes.
Nottingham University Hospitals includes the City Hospital Campus and the Queen's Medical Centre Campus with the city centre CDC due to open later this year. The post holder will spend significant time at both campuses and will be required to travel to our external customers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, as required. It is expected that the post holder will initially be based at the QMC Campus.
Main duties of the job
Provide scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology.
Participate in patient dosimetry programmes including coordinating the routine patient dosimetry programme, analysing the data and making recommendations on improvements to practice.
Calculate information regarding radiation exposure to staff, patients, and others and put these into a context that can be understood.
Perform risk assessments to ensure that radiation doses received by staff, patients and members of the public are "as low as reasonably practicable".
Perform or support the performance of regulatory compliance audits.
Participate in routine and acceptance testing of equipment to ensure that it meets specification and is safe to use with patients.
Participate in the specification and procurement of medical radiological equipment.
Identify possible service developments and new areas of work so as to maximise the benefit of our service to patients and other customers.
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
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Medical Physics
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Certification as Medical Physics Expert
Desirable
- PhD or other research experience in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in diagnostic radiology and/or radiation protection
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to teach and assess STP & PTP trainees
- Able to present specialist information at conferences/meetings, in written reports or in peer reviewed journals
Analytical skills
Essential
- Able to analyse complex data or test results and interpret them
Desirable
- Experience in data analysis or image processing tools and programming languages
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Able to plan specialist workload and coordinate with other healthcare professionals and services within own and other organisations
- Able to see out appropriate training opportunities to maintain competence
Other
Essential
- Driving license or ability to travel independently between customer sites in an efficient way
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MSc or equivalent in Medical Physics
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Certification as Medical Physics Expert
Desirable
- PhD or other research experience in a relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in diagnostic radiology and/or radiation protection
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to teach and assess STP & PTP trainees
- Able to present specialist information at conferences/meetings, in written reports or in peer reviewed journals
Analytical skills
Essential
- Able to analyse complex data or test results and interpret them
Desirable
- Experience in data analysis or image processing tools and programming languages
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Able to plan specialist workload and coordinate with other healthcare professionals and services within own and other organisations
- Able to see out appropriate training opportunities to maintain competence
Other
Essential
- Driving license or ability to travel independently between customer sites in an efficient way
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).