Job summary
Due to the expansion of our service, we are advertising for a permanent Band 8A Senior Clinical Scientist post in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation safety (RP). We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic physicist with a few years of experience and a good background in Quality Assurance, optimisation and radiation protection/safety, to work within the Radiological Sciences Unit (RSU) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT). The successful candidate will join a friendly and dynamic team delivering scientific and technical support and radiation safety services to ICHNT and a number of external organisations.
The post holder is expected to be a registered HCPC clinical scientist who will play a key role in procurement, acceptance, commissioning, optimisation and routine quality assurance of x-ray diagnostic equipment. They will provide MPE support in Diagnostic Radiology and contribute to the development and optimisation of examination protocols, providing compliance with IRMER legislation. It would be advantageous if the applicant also has some teaching experience as they will be supporting STP training and might be lecturing at MSc level.
Candidates with less experience (~ 3 years in band 7 post STP) who are working towards gaining Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status in Diagnostic Radiology are strongly encouraged to apply, as training and support is available to enable them gaining MPE certification.
The Trust has a full range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment and a dose management system. We provide a broad range of clinical service support, teaching and research in all imaging related healthcare disciplines - radiology (diagnostic, screening, interventional), breast and cardiology - and research and development is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- To act as the Senior Radiological Physicist for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and other trusts covered by Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- To be responsible for the development and provision of highly complex and specialised radiological physics support and scientific and technical expertise to the trust and SLA customers.
- To act as the Medical Physics Expert for specified areas of work for the Trust and the Service Level Agreement customers.
- To deputise for the RPAs as appropriate.
- To maintain records of all QA tests and procedures within databases, for the trust and SLA customers.
- To plan, organise and implement integrated computer information systems for handling, analysing and interpreting QA data and provide specialist expertise in the analysis of such data.
- To teach and train members of staff and update local policies to ensure the safety of patients and staff regarding the use of x-rays.
- To implement and maintain systems for radiographer Quality Assurance
- To participate in Research & Development projects in Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and at SLA customers.
- To participate in teaching, training, research and development activities within Radiological Sciences Unit (including MSc teaching and training of Clinical Scientists on the National Training Scheme)
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER
- Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposures in order to perform dose and risk assessments following such exposures
- Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment
Desirable
- Teaching at a postgraduate level
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)
- Good public speaking and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise and manage own work and exercise own initiative
Desirable
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in a relevant subject
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Proven competence and experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER
- Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposures in order to perform dose and risk assessments following such exposures
- Practical experience in commissioning and routine testing of a wide range of X-ray Radiological equipment
Desirable
- Teaching at a postgraduate level
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- In-depth specialist knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines
- Good computer skills with Microsoft Office specifically Word & Excel)
- Good public speaking and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise and manage own work and exercise own initiative
Desirable
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications
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).
