Job summary
We
are an expanding service and are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical
Scientist to be a permanent member of the Radiological Physics and Radiation
Protection Service (RPRPS).
Candidates
with less experience who are working towards gaining HCPC registered status
in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection are encouraged to apply as
training and support will be available (subject to an amended job description
and salary band).
RPRPS
is part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department at Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest hospital trusts in the
country. We provide scientific, technical and radiation protection advice and
measurement services for ionising and non-ionising radiation across West
& North Yorkshire.
The
department is an established training centre for clinical scientists being
accredited and having trained for all of the National School for Health Care
Science Scientific Training Programme specialisms in medical physics. We hold
BSI ISO9001 accreditation and have recently implemented Qpulse quality
management system software.
The
post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary although travel and work at
other sites will be routinely required. The hours will be 37.5 per week on a
hybrid pattern; however some flexibility is required as there may be a need
to work outside of normal core hours (8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday) to
deliver the service on occasion.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will participate in the delivery of the full range of
radiological physics and radiation protection services provided by the
section including commissioning and routine testing of x-ray equipment,
patient dosimetry and optimisation, dose audit, and assisting the Radiation
Protection Advisers and Medical Physics Experts in providing advice.
The
post holder is expected to participate in the training of scientific and
clinical staff. This will include trainee scientists and technologists, delivering radiation protection supervisors
training and delivering training where appropriate to medical staff on post
graduate and under graduate courses.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospitals in the
UK. Although our new hospital build has been delayed, we are continuing to
upgrade our equipment to transform clinical services and develop an
Innovation District for Leeds. This post is an opportunity to join an
expanding team of scientists and technologists who will support this work.
RPRPS
provides scientific, technical and radiation protection advice and
measurement services for ionising and non-ionising radiation to a number of
NHS Trusts in West & North Yorkshire and private clients.
Medical
Physics and Engineering operates under a BSI registered ISO 9001:2015 Quality
Management System, has an extensive research portfolio and opportunities for
collaboration with the University of Leeds and other organisations for
research and technical development & innovation.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the Sections work in the field of diagnostic radiology by:
Carrying out physics quality
assurance and radiation safety tests on the full range of diagnostic x-ray
equipment, including CT and mammography equipment and preparing reports on
the results.
Initiating, performing, analysing
and reporting upon surveys of patient doses from the full range of X-ray
examinations.
Assisting in the development of the
Sections quality system.
Organisation of the QA programme
for the full range of imaging modalities (i.e CT scanners)
Assist in the optimisation of x-ray
equipment and techniques under the supervision of the Trusts Medical Physics
Expert
Assist in the performance of
radiation shielding specifications and critical examinations on x-ray
equipment under the guidance of the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisers.
Investigating problems related to
quality assurance in diagnostic radiology including Radiographers QA tests,
Performing calculations of
radiation doses received by patients and staff as a result of radiation
incidents
Ability to identify and initiate
research and innovation projects in radiological physics and radiation
protection under the guidance of the Trusts RPAs and MPEs.
Participates in the Sections
Teaching and Training programme
Specialist knowledge of x-ray
quality assurance techniques and associated standards across a wide range of
x-ray equipment including CT, Interventional Fluoroscopy and Digital systems
Specialist knowledge of the hazards
associated with ionising radiation in diagnostic radiology and effective
means of protection for patients and staff
In-depth knowledge of the
adaptation and manipulation of database packages, spread sheets, word
processing packages and more specialised IT packages used within the quality
assurance field.
Understanding of anatomy and
physiology in order to communicate effectively with clinical staff.
Understanding of the need to
optimise the use of radiation and techniques for doing so in diagnostic
radiology
Knowledge of new clinical
techniques in diagnostic radiology and the effect on customers needs.
Appreciates biohazards when testing
equipment in the clinical setting.
Appreciates of radiation,
mechanical and electrical hazards when testing equipment in the clinical
setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the Sections work in the field of diagnostic radiology by:
Carrying out physics quality
assurance and radiation safety tests on the full range of diagnostic x-ray
equipment, including CT and mammography equipment and preparing reports on
the results.
Initiating, performing, analysing
and reporting upon surveys of patient doses from the full range of X-ray
examinations.
Assisting in the development of the
Sections quality system.
Organisation of the QA programme
for the full range of imaging modalities (i.e CT scanners)
Assist in the optimisation of x-ray
equipment and techniques under the supervision of the Trusts Medical Physics
Expert
Assist in the performance of
radiation shielding specifications and critical examinations on x-ray
equipment under the guidance of the Trusts Radiation Protection Advisers.
Investigating problems related to
quality assurance in diagnostic radiology including Radiographers QA tests,
Performing calculations of
radiation doses received by patients and staff as a result of radiation
incidents
Ability to identify and initiate
research and innovation projects in radiological physics and radiation
protection under the guidance of the Trusts RPAs and MPEs.
Participates in the Sections
Teaching and Training programme
Specialist knowledge of x-ray
quality assurance techniques and associated standards across a wide range of
x-ray equipment including CT, Interventional Fluoroscopy and Digital systems
Specialist knowledge of the hazards
associated with ionising radiation in diagnostic radiology and effective
means of protection for patients and staff
In-depth knowledge of the
adaptation and manipulation of database packages, spread sheets, word
processing packages and more specialised IT packages used within the quality
assurance field.
Understanding of anatomy and
physiology in order to communicate effectively with clinical staff.
Understanding of the need to
optimise the use of radiation and techniques for doing so in diagnostic
radiology
Knowledge of new clinical
techniques in diagnostic radiology and the effect on customers needs.
Appreciates biohazards when testing
equipment in the clinical setting.
Appreciates of radiation,
mechanical and electrical hazards when testing equipment in the clinical
setting.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Which modalities and to what level do you have experience of performing quality assurance measurements?
- What specialist experience and knowledge of radiation protection including the risks to patients and staff from the use of diagnostic x-rays do you have?
- What experience do you have in the application of the relevant legislation, national standards and guidance to healthcare?
- What experience do you have of dose audit and image optimisation?
Desirable
- What experience do you have of working within a Quality Management system?
- What experience do you have in using or developing specialist image analysis software (e.g. ImageJ macros)?
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- What experience do you have of research?
Desirable
- What experience do you have in teaching and training of scientific and clinical staff?
Other Criteria
Essential
- Are you able to travel independently and transport bulky equipment to remote sites?
Qualifications
Essential
- Do you have a 1st / 2nd class Honours Degree in Physics or equivalent subject?
- Do you have a MSc in Medical / Radiation Physics (or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in Radiological Physics and Radiation Protection)?
- Do you have HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)?
- Have you completed the Scientist Training Programme with specialism in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection? If not, how long until completion?
- Have you completed an IPEM equivalent training programme (such as route 2) in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection? If not, how long until completion?
Desirable
- Do you have membership of an appropriate professional body?
- Do you have a relevant PhD?
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Which modalities and to what level do you have experience of performing quality assurance measurements?
- What specialist experience and knowledge of radiation protection including the risks to patients and staff from the use of diagnostic x-rays do you have?
- What experience do you have in the application of the relevant legislation, national standards and guidance to healthcare?
- What experience do you have of dose audit and image optimisation?
Desirable
- What experience do you have of working within a Quality Management system?
- What experience do you have in using or developing specialist image analysis software (e.g. ImageJ macros)?
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- What experience do you have of research?
Desirable
- What experience do you have in teaching and training of scientific and clinical staff?
Other Criteria
Essential
- Are you able to travel independently and transport bulky equipment to remote sites?
Qualifications
Essential
- Do you have a 1st / 2nd class Honours Degree in Physics or equivalent subject?
- Do you have a MSc in Medical / Radiation Physics (or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in Radiological Physics and Radiation Protection)?
- Do you have HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)?
- Have you completed the Scientist Training Programme with specialism in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection? If not, how long until completion?
- Have you completed an IPEM equivalent training programme (such as route 2) in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection? If not, how long until completion?
Desirable
- Do you have membership of an appropriate professional body?
- Do you have a relevant PhD?
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).
