Job summary
To support and assist with the management and provision of specialised diagnostic radiology physics support, radiation safety services, patient and personal dosimetry to the Trust and to other organisations who have contracts with Clinical Physics. The post holder will be expected to work on all Trust sites and to travel to sites where external contracts are held. The post holder will supervise some aspects of the Band 5 assistant physicist activity and assist with supervision of clinical scientist trainees.This role will also support the delivery of a large number of research approvals performed by the physics service.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to many aspects of the Department's work which includes testing of radiation and imaging equipment, data handling and analysis, support for research trials, audits and software development work.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent.
- MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience
- NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experience
- Registered Clinical Scientist or expectation to achieve registration within 1 year
Desirable
- Knowledge of the HRA research study approval process
- Progress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physics
- Able to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervision
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Able to produce written reports within a defined timescale
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Able to analyse complex data
- Able to devise methods of analysing data
- Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
- Able to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent.
- MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience
- NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experience
- Registered Clinical Scientist or expectation to achieve registration within 1 year
Desirable
- Knowledge of the HRA research study approval process
- Progress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physics
- Able to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervision
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
- Able to produce written reports within a defined timescale
Skills
Essential
- Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Able to analyse complex data
- Able to devise methods of analysing data
- Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
- Able to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levels
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).
