Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide up-to-date independent expert advice on matters associated with diagnostic imaging and related radiation protection issues to service users
- Provide input into radiation protection issues relating to own area of practice to promote and improve patient safety in the clinical environment
- Act as an independent source of advice to patients and members of the public on matters concerning ionising radiation use in medicine
- Liaise with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with diagnostic imaging, government bodies, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise
- Support and advice to inspectors during inspections on the implementation of IR(ME)R in clinical practice as required
- Under contract, arrange and undertake site visits to departments/clinics using ionising radiation for diagnostic and interventional purposes to help achieve compliance with IR(ME)R. These visits are undertaken independently and advice is also given on key safety issues making reference to national and international guidance and legislation
- Provide advice remotely to departments and clinics using ionising radiation for diagnostic purposes to help achieve compliance with IR(ME)R
- Develop, plan and undertake tasks that will support the diagnostic imaging initiative
- Communicate the details and outcomes of work through written reports
- Work with collaborators / partners from other organisations including the NHS and professional bodies
- Source of specialist expertise for the Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate within the post holders area of expertise
- May be required to assist in the production of advice/standards by national or international bodies in their field of expertise
- Observe and comply with Data Protection and all other relevant legislation, and UKHSA Governance procedures
- Liaise with national and international stakeholders to include patients, healthcare professionals, professional bodies associated with diagnostic imaging, inspectorates for IR(ME)R for the devolved administrations, government bodies and members of the public on matters pertaining to their field of expertise.
- Give presentations related to their field of expertise to audiences at local, national and international events
- The training of stakeholders in radiation protection and patient safety issues
- Participation in the UKHSA response to emergencies and exercises, in accordance with the roles described in the UKHSA Emergency Plan
- The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager
- The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the division and the UKHSA
- It should be noted that the work of the division is of a confidential nature and must not be communicated to other persons except where required for authorised purposes
- The postholder should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, whilst maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
- There will be a requirement for regular travel within the UK and overseas
- There may be a requirement for some irregular hours
Essential criteria
- Up-to-date knowledge and experience of diagnostic clinical practice and the associated risks with specialist knowledge of one or more areas, as well as up-to-date knowledge of the technological developments in this area
- Proven track record of successful working at a senior level in diagnostic imaging with experience of successfully leading a project within own area of expertise and facilitating and managing change
- Have a sound understanding of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations and their Amendments as well as a working knowledge of other relevant UK legislation
- Experience of managing a service and team in a broad range of clinical settings
- Experience of facilitating and managing change
- Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for own technical work and time
- Prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to present own work and provide training and discussion in a number of different formal and informal settings
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communication with excellent influencing skills
- Ability to write clear reports coupled with a very good command of the English language
- The postholder will need to be HCPC registered and will be required to maintain such registration within role and as part of UKHSA clinical ring fence
Qualifications
- Currently state registered as a Diagnostic Radiographer and evidence of recent and continuing professional development
- Educated to post graduate level or able to demonstrate equivalent level of experience and competence
Selection Process Details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1250 word Statement of Suitability
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked individually, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment
Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview.
You will be invited to a (single) remote interview.
At interview you will be assessed on behaviours, experience, technical and strengths.
As part of the interview you will be required to undertake a presentation, details of this will be provided to you.
Experience
- High level of specialist knowledge of diagnostic imaging, as well as up-to-date knowledge of the technological developments in this area
- Experience of managing a service and team and successfully leading a project
Behaviours
- Making effective decisions
- Communicating and influencing
- Working together
Technical Skills
- Ability to assess complex situations and interpret detailed documents that may include legislation
- Proven ability to identify and solve problems
Interviews TBC.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
For queries relating to the role please contact Yvonne.kinsella@ukhsa.gov.uk.
Location information
UKHSA operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). Specialist or regional roles will be based at the appropriate UKHSA site.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.
Working for the Civil Service:
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment.
Its important to note that there are currently exceptions to applications being considered if your conviction relates to any of the following:
- life sentences
- arson
- sexual offences
- hate and terror offences
Some departments will also consider the specific offence against the nature of the business, i.e., a conviction for fraud may rule you out for a finance role.
If you are interviewed for the post and do not meet the required threshold for the specified grade, your application may be assessed against a similar, lower grade role and you may be offered the post should one be available
Starting salary
Entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase.
Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
For further details please refer to the Information Sheet - Starting Salaries & Benefits attachment.
