Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Craniofacial Morphometrics Clinical Scientist

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Job summary

The role of the Computer Vision Scientist is to carry out the assessment, data acquisition, data processing and data analysis (principally statistical shape modelling and image analysis) of patients referred to the Craniofacial service, Alder Hey, with craniofacial disorders due to conditions described in service specification EL(98)(1) ie craniosynostosis, craniosynostosis syndromes, encephalocoeles and orbital dystopia. In addition, image analysis for patients with other craniofacial deformity out with the standard service specification.

The post holder will work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary craniofacial team in providing timely statistical shape modelling data on an individual patient basis and in a format that can be viewed on PACS in order to inform clinical decision making and analysis of outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The role will require the post holder to be involved in the assessment, data acquisition, processing and analysis for patients who are referred to the Craniofacial team. The post holder will be an integral part of the service supporting the multidisciplinary team as well as working with other key partners.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man.

We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Extensive staff health and well-being programmes

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-SUR-23-5813526

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role are provided in the attached job description/person specification

Person Specification

oDegree level qualification and registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist

Essential

  • oDegree level qualification in a related subject
  • oEvidence of understanding of 3D analysis systems
  • oEvidence of understanding of 3D analysis systems
  • oEvidence of advanced knowledge in a scientific scripting or coding language

Desirable

  • oEvidence of participation in research projects
  • oPresentation of research at National/International meeting
Person Specification

oDegree level qualification and registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist

Essential

  • oDegree level qualification in a related subject
  • oEvidence of understanding of 3D analysis systems
  • oEvidence of understanding of 3D analysis systems
  • oEvidence of advanced knowledge in a scientific scripting or coding language

Desirable

  • oEvidence of participation in research projects
  • oPresentation of research at National/International meeting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP


Employer's website

https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

Christian Duncan

christian.duncan@alderhey.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-SUR-23-5813526

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP


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