Apprentice Healthcare Scientist Practitioner (Radiation Physics)

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is inviting applications for a Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Apprenticeship. The role involves assisting in radiation physics, with training expected to last for three years. Successful candidates may be offered permanent positions upon completion of training. Applicants need at least 3 GCSEs and a commitment to the healthcare science field. This role is critical to supporting diagnostic and radiation protection services in a modern NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g. Grade C - 5 or above in GCSE Maths and English).
• Lower grades may be accepted with 4+ years experience in healthcare science.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily technical administration for monitoring.
• Organise and assist in calibration of radiation monitoring instruments.
• Investigate and test faulty monitoring equipment.

Skills

IT skills; intermediate analysis using Microsoft Office Suite

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritise

Accuracy in practical measurements

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C

Level 3 Qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Points

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Apprenticeship within Clinical & Radiation Physics Group of the Directorate of Healthcare Science & Technology.

Applicants should be eligible for entry onto a healthcare science practitioner apprenticeship (medical physics technology) training programme specialising in radiation physicsand able to commit to the 3 year training programme.

Healthcare Science Practitioner (Medical Physics Technology) - BSc(Hons) Healthcare Science - three Medical Physics Technology specialisms - UWE Bristol: Courses

A permanent role may be offered on successful completion of the training programme and entry onto the appropriate registration (e.g. RCT/AHCS Practitioner register/HCPC).

The Clinical and Radiation Physics group provides scientific and technical support services for diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation protection within the NHS, private and academic sectors. You will be responsible for delivering aspects of the quality assurance programme and radiation protection services for radiology and nuclear medicine equipment.

Band 5 Annex 21 salary 'based on the current pay scale'

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• Perform daily technical administration for occupational and environmental monitoring.
• Issue and receipt of occupational and environmental monitors.
• Liaise with the Approved Dosimetry Service.
• Liaise with staff in regard to new staff for monitoring, non-returns and resolve any routine queries regarding occupational and environmental monitoring.
• Summarise these as participate in the delivery of the occupational and environmental monitoring service.
• Organise calibration of radiation monitoring instruments including diagnostic, protection, and contamination monitoring equipment and liaise with providers.
• Organise and assist in local calibration measurements for radiation monitoring instrumentation.
• Perform local calibration measurements for radiation monitoring instrumentation.
• Investigate and perform tests on faulty monitoring equipment and arrange repairs where necessary.
• Perform regular checks on contamination monitoring equipment between calibrations.
• Perform Quality Control measurements on wide range of complex x-ray and associated devices.
• Analyse test results, produce reports of the findings, present and discuss these with other scientific staff.
• Maintain records for Clinical Trial activities.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• IT skills; intermediate analysis using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work without direct supervision under relevant operational procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) Minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g Grade C - 5 or above in GCSE Maths and English) Level 3 Qualifications equivalent to 96 UCAS Points (A Level grades C/C/C, including at least one relevant STEM (e.g. physics, engineering, mathematics)* at 32 points/grade C or higher OR Lower grades may be accepted if accompanied by extensive (4 year plus) demonstrable experience in relevant setting e.g. Healthcare Science- see below Accepted Level 3 qualifications with extensive (4+ years) relevant demonstrable work experience: A level - a minimum of 64 points (CC), including at least one relevant STEM subject at 32 points/Grade C or higher. BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science - including pass grades in units that relate to the PTP specialism specified within the application. BTEC National Extended Diploma - Grade MPP, including at least one relevant STEM subject. Access to Higher Education Diploma - at least 45 credits achieved at level 3 (15 at merit or above); 15 level 3 credits must be in STEM based unit

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Able to prioritise, manage and plan work for self
• Ability to work well within a busy envrionment and meet reasonable deadlines
• Able to carry out accurate practical measurements
• Frequent requirement to concentrate
• Occasional requirement to lift and move equipment (moderate physical effort)
• Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances
• Manual dexterity to accurately position test equipment

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.

Joint Head of Clinical & Radiation Physics

Depending on experienceAnnex 21 pay adjustment during apprenticeship