Job summary
Due to the expansion of the team, we are looking for a state registered clinical scientist, or someone who could attain registration within 3 years, primarily to provide project management support for the introduction or upgrade of clinical IT systems.
You will be part of the Systems Team within the Scientific Computing Section of the Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Department. You will have knowledge and experience that enables you to provide expert advice on the safe use and deployment of connected medical devices.
In addition, you will have opportunities to be involved in the design, development and clinical application of scientific computing and engineering projects managed through our Innovations Team.
The department has close links with UCL and opportunities exist to take an active role in teaching and research.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work as part of a team, although you will have a level of independence and will be accountable for assigned systems and projects.
You will need to apply your clinical scientific computing skills to ensure that projects are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently using systems to manage quality, risk and project management.
You should be comfortable working in an environment in which you will need to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with existing experience of working in similar roles who are seeking a new opportunity and challenge.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronic Engineering or an appropriate relevant science.
- MSc in Computer Science, Medical Physics, or an equivalent level of relevant knowledge obtained through a combination of qualifications and experience.
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist (or eligible for such registration within a 3-year period) with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Eligible for membership of a relevant Professional Institute such as IPEM, IET
- Specialist knowledge of clinical scientific computing.
- An understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g.: MDR, ISO 9001:2015, GDPR, Caldicott and other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
- Understanding of potential risks to patients and staff from clinical computing practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality and risk management as they apply to clinical scientific computing.
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics and Computer Science, such as that offered through the Scientist Training Scheme (STP) or equivalent in other work places.
- Evidence through, for example, CPD and PDRS, to confirm professional career progression and continuing learning.
- A track record to demonstrate developing experience in project management.
- Fluency with Trust packages, such as Word, Excel, Access, with good keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience in research and development activities.
- Developing familiarity with database design and software engineering, to enable work with the section's SQL, scripting activities and web based applications.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant experience in programming in a number of languages
- Strong abilities in solving scientific, mathematical and algorithmic problems.
- Specialist skills in clinical scientific computing in one of the medical physics and clinical engineering specialties.
- Ability to understand the clinical data flow patterns and processes used by the relevant professionals in medical physics or clinical engineering.
- Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- Ability to effectively manage unpredictable workloads and resources, with competing demands and clinical emergencies.
- Manual dexterity and understanding to handle delicate electronic instruments and components.
Desirable
- Effective teaching and research skills.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to communicate complex information in a variety of operational environments.
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Electronic Engineering or an appropriate relevant science.
- MSc in Computer Science, Medical Physics, or an equivalent level of relevant knowledge obtained through a combination of qualifications and experience.
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist (or eligible for such registration within a 3-year period) with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Eligible for membership of a relevant Professional Institute such as IPEM, IET
- Specialist knowledge of clinical scientific computing.
- An understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g.: MDR, ISO 9001:2015, GDPR, Caldicott and other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
- Understanding of potential risks to patients and staff from clinical computing practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality and risk management as they apply to clinical scientific computing.
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics and Computer Science, such as that offered through the Scientist Training Scheme (STP) or equivalent in other work places.
- Evidence through, for example, CPD and PDRS, to confirm professional career progression and continuing learning.
- A track record to demonstrate developing experience in project management.
- Fluency with Trust packages, such as Word, Excel, Access, with good keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Experience in research and development activities.
- Developing familiarity with database design and software engineering, to enable work with the section's SQL, scripting activities and web based applications.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Significant experience in programming in a number of languages
- Strong abilities in solving scientific, mathematical and algorithmic problems.
- Specialist skills in clinical scientific computing in one of the medical physics and clinical engineering specialties.
- Ability to understand the clinical data flow patterns and processes used by the relevant professionals in medical physics or clinical engineering.
- Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- Ability to effectively manage unpredictable workloads and resources, with competing demands and clinical emergencies.
- Manual dexterity and understanding to handle delicate electronic instruments and components.
Desirable
- Effective teaching and research skills.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to communicate complex information in a variety of operational environments.
Desirable
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).
