Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Scientist with specialist knowledge and experience in diagnostic radiology physics to join our expanding team of Clinical Scientists and Technologists. As a certified medical physics expert (MPE), you will work within one of the largest Regional Medical Physics Services in the UK and be appointed as a diagnostic radiology MPE to one or more organisations. You will also be responsible for the coordination and development of teaching and training activities within the Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety Unit.
As part of our large and friendly team you will be supported to further develop your skills and interests and participate in the research activity of the department plus a structured HSS equivalence programme which is currently under local development.
- Interview Date Friday 24 January 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities and duties of the job are:
- Appointment as MPE to one or more NHS Trusts and/or private organisations
- Day to day management of specialism trainees on national Scientist Training Programme who are working within the Unit
- Coordination of teaching and training activity within Unit, includingo Medical Physics MSc timetabling & coordination of markingo Organisation of CANVAS material for MSc programme & update of reading listso Oversight of internal staff training programmeso Coordination of FRCR teachingo Identification and development of new teaching/training activityo Support to staff delivering teaching & training
- Contribution to delivery of teaching and training within Unit
- Deputising for MSc Radiation Safety & Diagnostic Radiology Module lead as required
Applicants should have a degree in physics, or other appropriate subject, plus an appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience. Applicants must be registered as a clinical scientist and have experience as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert (MPE). A current UK driving licence is essential as the post involves regular visits to other sites across Cumbria and the northeast of England.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England.
- Provides professional leadership in area of expertise.
- Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
- Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
- Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement.
- Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service.
- Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England.
- Provides professional leadership in area of expertise.
- Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility.
- Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise.
- Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement.
- Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service.
- Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
- Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation
- Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service
- Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service
- Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service
- Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations
- Experience of developing services
- Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff
- Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment
- Experience of performing research
- Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff
- Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
- Good report writing & presentation skills
- Training, teaching & mentoring skills
- IT skills including databases, spreadsheets
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
- Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation
- Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service
- Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service
- Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service
- Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area
- Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations
- Experience of developing services
- Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section
- Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff
- Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment
- Experience of performing research
- Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff
- Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
- Good report writing & presentation skills
- Training, teaching & mentoring skills
- IT skills including databases, spreadsheets
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
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).
