Job summary
About the RoleYou will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive Radiation Physics service across diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, non-ionising radiation, and radiation protection. The role includes:o Providing expert scientific and technical support to clinical imaging serviceso Contributing to quality assurance, equipment testing and optimisationo Delivering radiation safety advice across a diverse range of environmentso Supporting equipment commissioning and service developmento Taking an active role in training, supervision and service resilience planningAbout the TeamOur department is a large and collaborative group of physicists, technologists and trainees who work closely across multiple hospital sites. We maintain a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to develop broad skills to ensure a resilient and flexible service. Cross-training and professional development are core parts of how we work.What We Offero A well-established role within a stable, experienced teamo Opportunities to expand your scope of practice depending on your interests and experienceo Access to excellent training, CPD, and involvement in trust-wide and regional projectso Close links with UCL, research partners and national professional networkso The chance to contribute to service development in a busy and forward-thinking department
Main duties of the job
o Provide high-level scientific and technical support to imaging and interventional and neuro interventional clinical serviceso Provide high level scientific support to users of radioactive materials.o Contribute to laser and ultrasound QA and safety audits where applicable.o Support a wide range of training courses both in house and to UCLH customers.o Lead and contribute to radiation protection, quality assurance, and clinical risk assessmentso Support service users across the trust, offering specialist advice and practical solutionso Engage in the development of new services, equipment commissioning, and service improvementso Help create a resilient workforce by contributing to training, supervision, and mentoring
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:
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree plus Master's degree in Medical Physics.
- Formal Medical Physics training, including substantial content of Imaging with Ionising Radiation and Radiation Protection, delivered through a recognised training scheme e.g. IPEM.
- UK State Registration as a Clinical Scientist through the HCPC.
- Either have obtained MPE certification or very close to submitting portfolio for MPE certification.
Desirable
- Doctoral degree (PhD), or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Membership of SRP
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience specifically in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology
- A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of radiation safety in a clinical context, to include a full understanding of: oThe physics of radiation protection, and the principles of operation of radiation detectors.
- Current diagnostic and therapeutic radiological procedures. The operation of current diagnostic radiology equipment and image processing workstations.
- Equipment calibration, quality assurance and performance assessment.
- The principles and practice of external radiation dosimetry, sufficient to perform estimates of the patient dose arising from non-standard procedures
- Current methodologies for the processing and analysis of radiological and CT imaging data
- oWindows operating system and PC applications software
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge of radiation protection sufficient to act as an independent source of contact for advice.
- Radiation safety legislation and practice, the safe use of unsealed radioactive materials
Desirable
- An understanding of : oStatistical methods appropriate for analysis of radiological data. oTechniques for image fusion and registration. oTechniques for kinetic modelling. oMonte Carlo modelling. oWindows operating systems. oWebsite development, databases. oClinical governance and audit, NHS research strategy etc
- The presentation of scientific findings at conferences and seminars, and their publication in peer-reviewed literature.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Scientific and Technical Skills: The ability to analyse and solve complex scientific and technical problems, particularly under pressure.
- A demonstrated commitment to, clinical research and development.
- Managerial Skills: Organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Committed to participating fully in the delivery of a professional, high-quality clinical service
- Personal drive and direction, and the ability to work autonomously.
- The ability to deal with highly complex facts and situations in order to help formulate radiation protection policies within Medical Physics and partner departments.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with a demonstrable commitment to participate fully in delivering a professional, high-quality clinical service.
- Ability to communicate tactfully at all times with other staff groups and patients, remaining calm and objective under stressful conditions, and willing to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to provide expert scientific and technical support and advice on the correct operation, safe use and proper care of the department's imaging equipment.
- Ability to deliver training, education and supervision of staff and students; including CPD and the development of staff competencies; to fulfil UCLH policies and legislative requirements.
- Ability to communicate complex radiation safety processes and protocols to fellow health professionals and other radiation protection specialists.
- To undertake formal teaching and lecturing as required in support of internally and externally organised courses, contributing also to the formal and informal education and training of visitors of all staff groups to the department.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- To deliver support to the work of the INM and Radiology departments
- Physical Skills - keyboard skills, hand-eye co-ordination)
- Able to operate keyboard, mouse and trackball including at clinical image processing and review workstations where the fine control of screen icons is required to manipulate and process image data precisely.
- Able to distinguish subtle changes in the quality and features of physics QC phantom images. Able to manipulate liquid radioactive materials and waste safely and to manage sealed sources accurately and responsibly.
- By agreement, the post holder may need to work flexibly on occasions, outside their core hours, to support the clinical and research activities of the department.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex information effectively with colleagues across all disciplines and levels of responsibility in a professional manner.
- Able to communicate specialist scientist information to staff and patients under often-stressful conditions.
- The ability to generate clear and concise reports, summarising the findings of audit or the critical assessment of processes and procedures.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree plus Master's degree in Medical Physics.
- Formal Medical Physics training, including substantial content of Imaging with Ionising Radiation and Radiation Protection, delivered through a recognised training scheme e.g. IPEM.
- UK State Registration as a Clinical Scientist through the HCPC.
- Either have obtained MPE certification or very close to submitting portfolio for MPE certification.
Desirable
- Doctoral degree (PhD), or equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Membership of SRP
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-graduate experience specifically in radiation protection and diagnostic radiology
- A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of radiation safety in a clinical context, to include a full understanding of: oThe physics of radiation protection, and the principles of operation of radiation detectors.
- Current diagnostic and therapeutic radiological procedures. The operation of current diagnostic radiology equipment and image processing workstations.
- Equipment calibration, quality assurance and performance assessment.
- The principles and practice of external radiation dosimetry, sufficient to perform estimates of the patient dose arising from non-standard procedures
- Current methodologies for the processing and analysis of radiological and CT imaging data
- oWindows operating system and PC applications software
- oHighly developed specialist knowledge of radiation protection sufficient to act as an independent source of contact for advice.
- Radiation safety legislation and practice, the safe use of unsealed radioactive materials
Desirable
- An understanding of : oStatistical methods appropriate for analysis of radiological data. oTechniques for image fusion and registration. oTechniques for kinetic modelling. oMonte Carlo modelling. oWindows operating systems. oWebsite development, databases. oClinical governance and audit, NHS research strategy etc
- The presentation of scientific findings at conferences and seminars, and their publication in peer-reviewed literature.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Scientific and Technical Skills: The ability to analyse and solve complex scientific and technical problems, particularly under pressure.
- A demonstrated commitment to, clinical research and development.
- Managerial Skills: Organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Committed to participating fully in the delivery of a professional, high-quality clinical service
- Personal drive and direction, and the ability to work autonomously.
- The ability to deal with highly complex facts and situations in order to help formulate radiation protection policies within Medical Physics and partner departments.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with a demonstrable commitment to participate fully in delivering a professional, high-quality clinical service.
- Ability to communicate tactfully at all times with other staff groups and patients, remaining calm and objective under stressful conditions, and willing to seek advice when necessary.
- Ability to provide expert scientific and technical support and advice on the correct operation, safe use and proper care of the department's imaging equipment.
- Ability to deliver training, education and supervision of staff and students; including CPD and the development of staff competencies; to fulfil UCLH policies and legislative requirements.
- Ability to communicate complex radiation safety processes and protocols to fellow health professionals and other radiation protection specialists.
- To undertake formal teaching and lecturing as required in support of internally and externally organised courses, contributing also to the formal and informal education and training of visitors of all staff groups to the department.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- To deliver support to the work of the INM and Radiology departments
- Physical Skills - keyboard skills, hand-eye co-ordination)
- Able to operate keyboard, mouse and trackball including at clinical image processing and review workstations where the fine control of screen icons is required to manipulate and process image data precisely.
- Able to distinguish subtle changes in the quality and features of physics QC phantom images. Able to manipulate liquid radioactive materials and waste safely and to manage sealed sources accurately and responsibly.
- By agreement, the post holder may need to work flexibly on occasions, outside their core hours, to support the clinical and research activities of the department.
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex information effectively with colleagues across all disciplines and levels of responsibility in a professional manner.
- Able to communicate specialist scientist information to staff and patients under often-stressful conditions.
- The ability to generate clear and concise reports, summarising the findings of audit or the critical assessment of processes and procedures.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
