Clinical Scientist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Manchester is seeking a Clinical Scientist. The role involves providing scientific support to diagnostic radiology, including testing and quality control of X-ray equipment. Essential qualifications include a good honours degree in a physical science and state registration as a Clinical Scientist. The candidate should exhibit strong computer skills and the ability to work independently. This position offers opportunities for a motivated individual dedicated to patient safety and quality health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing X-ray equipment.
• Provision of scientific support in diagnostic radiology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support to diagnostic radiology.
• Lead specific areas of the group’s work.
• Conduct quality control on X-ray equipment.

Skills

Good computer skills

Clear and articulate communicator

Good interpersonal skills

Scientific report writing

Teaching skills

Problem solving

Resilience

Education

Good honours degree in appropriate physical science

Higher degree (MSc or equivalent)

State registered Clinical Scientist

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Scientific support to diagnostic radiology: 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.
• Take the lead for specific areas of the group\'s work (e.g. fluoroscopy, digital radiography, dental) providing in-depth expertise, driving the group strategy and its implementation (e.g. x-ray equipment testing methods).
• Undertake critical examinations, commissioning tests and quality control measurements on a wide range of x-ray equipment to ensure safety for patient use and capability to provide the required clinical information. 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.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Values

Essential criteria

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

Other

Essential criteria

• 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

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Documents to download

• JD&PS (PDF, 193.5KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)