Clinical Scientist

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS cancer centre in Manchester seeks an experienced Clinical Scientist to provide radiation protection advice and scientific support. The role involves leading teams, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, be state registered, and have strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced cancer treatment and research.

Qualifications

• In depth experience of testing X-ray equipment.
• Provision of highly specialist scientific support in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection.
• Demonstration of capability for self motivated working.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific advice to departments of radiology and cardiology.
• Lead specific areas of the group’s work and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage projects and provide training to staff.

Skills

Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)

Clear and articulate communicator

Good interpersonal skills

Scientific report writing

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Teaching skills

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Good honours degree in appropriate physical science

Higher degree (MSc or equivalent)

State registered Clinical Scientist

Recognition as MPE or certificate of competence as RPA

Tools

Advanced computer applications (image analysis and processing)

Job description

Job summary

The Imaging Physics & Radiation Protection group within Christie Medical Physics & Engineering are seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist with MPE and/or RPA qualifications to join our growing team of ~30 scientists, technologists and administrators. We deliver scientific support to NHS and independent sector clinical radiology departments in the North West of England. You will be involved in the CMPE RPA body (recognised by the Health and Safety Executive as an RPA body under the requirements of IRR17), providing radiation protection advice to diagnostic and interventional radiology/cardiology departments and dental practitioners. You will be the primary radiation protection contact for specified organisations. As Medical Physics Expert you will provide support for the optimisation of diagnostic and interventional radiology, developing and maintaining a close working relationship with radiographic and clinical teams. Applicants should be patient focused and flexible to change where quality can be improved. Candidates with experience delivering MPE (imaging) and RPA support to radiotherapy would be welcomed as the group grows support to The Christie radiotherapy centres. Suitable, experienced applicants without MPE or RPA qualifications will be considered for appointment at band 7.

Main duties of the job

A large part of the role is leading on RPA and MPE advice to particular imaging organisations, ensuring they have the information necessary to comply with IRR17 and IRMER17. A detailed knowledge of the regulations and imaging equipment is essential to support these activities. You will take the lead in an area of the group\'s work, focusing on equipment performance or another element of radiation protection, dependent on your past experience and the group\'s needs. We would welcome someone with experience in mammography, dental or CT but have many opportunities. You will learn the CMPE way of working using the quality management system before initiating changes (due to the need to bring a large team along when changes are made). You will be expected to provide in-depth expertise and implement improved ways of working. You will initiate and undertake projects to support clinical research in line with the group priorities. Day to day management of staff and contributing to the group service management is also a key part of the role. Teaching is a regular part of the role. A current driving licence is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role (we have pool cars for use). We encourage you to get in touch if you would like to informally discuss your suitability for the post.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe\'s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job responsibilities

1. Scientific support to diagnostic radiology 1.1 Provide a wide range of scientific advice to departments of radiology/cardiology and other users of X-ray equipment, including patient dosimetry, optimisation of radiation dose and image quality, and resolution of problems in these areas. 1.2 Take the lead for specific areas of the group\'s work (e.g. fluoroscopy, digital radiography, dental, etc.) providing in-depth expertise and driving the group strategy and its implementation (e.g. x-ray equipment testing methods). 1.3 Undertake critical examinations, commissioning tests and quality control measurements on a wide range of x-ray equipment, to ensure safe use and clinical usefulness. This will involve accurate positioning and methodical use of test objects. Provide written reports and advice to radiographic, clinical and management teams including outside Radiology. Liaise with manufacturers\' representatives where necessary.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good honours degree in appropriate physical science
• Higher degree (MSc or equivalent)
• State registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as MPE or certificate of competence as RPA (ideally both or expected to gain within reasonable time)

Desirable

• Corporate membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• PhD or equivalent research experience
• LPA certification

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• In depth experience of testing X-ray equipment
• Provision of highly specialist scientific support in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection (to RPA and/or MPE level)
• Demonstration of capability for self motivated working

Desirable

• Identifying, planning and undertaking research or service development work
• MPE experience in radiotherapy imaging
• RPA experience in radiotherapy
• Supervision and management experience

SKILLS

Essential

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
• Clear and articulate communicator
• Good interpersonal skills
• Scientific report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Teaching skills
• Ability to position tests tools with precision, routinely
• Analysis & interpretation of investigations/results, drawing conclusions
• Ability to apply health & safety and risk management principles to practical scenarios
• Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism
• Problem solving
• Resilience

Desirable

• Advanced computer applications such as image analysis and processing
• Ability to produce good publications in scientific journals and conferences

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Expert knowledge of radiological physics and radiation protection and regulatory framework
• In depth knowledge of X-ray equipment

Desirable

• Basic understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality management systems

VALUES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisation\'s values and behaviours including respect towards others at all times.

OTHER

Essential

• Valid car driving licence (we have manual transmission \"pool cars\" currently but moving to \"automatic\" in coming years)
• Willing to work flexibly in line with service needs (see notes below).
• Physically able to lift heavy measuring equipment (up to 15 kg)
• Enthusiasm and commitment

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

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Employer details

Employer name
The Christie NHS FT

Address
CMPE Diagnostic Radiology Physics Serv - D00003
Manchester
M20 4BX

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