Clinical Scientist

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated physicist to join their Radiological Sciences Group. The role involves providing physics support in radiology while adhering to HCPC registration standards. Candidates with a BSc and MSc in relevant fields are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive salary and flexible working options, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Free Beach Hut access

Wellness Centre with gym and pool

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in X-ray physics or radiation protection.
• Be on the UK's register for Medical Physics Experts.
• Several years of experience at Band 7 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide physics support to radiology departments.
• Develop and implement policies in medical physics.
• Travel to other sites as required by the role.

Skills

Well-developed communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Analytical problem solving

High-level MS Office skills

Experience with radiation sources

Education

BSc in Physics or Physical Science

MSc in Medical Physics-related subject

Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientists

Tools

Advanced data handling packages

Computer programming languages (e.g. Matlab)

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Band 8A: £55,690 - £62,682 pro rata, per annum

Full time hours: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent contract

The Radiological Sciences Group at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth is seeking an enthusiastic physicist to join a friendly team who provide comprehensive physics support to radiology departments and clinical users of ionising radiation modalities within and outside of Portsmouth.

We are looking to recruit someone who has or is close to holding Medical Physics Expert (diagnostic radiology) certification and/or who has a strong desire to develop their role to become a future Radiation Protection Advisor. A full development plan and support will be provided where required. Candidates should be HCPC registered and have several years of experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent in at least one of these areas: radiation protection (ionizing or non-ionizing) and X-ray physics. The role involves travel to other sites, so a driving licence is essential. Please include a full personal statement in your application detailing relevant experience.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust supports flexible working, and we would be happy to discuss options around this at interview. Those candidates requiring part time working are also encouraged to apply.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre, including for Higher Specialist Scientific Training which would provide a future development opportunity for the successful candidate. There are strong links with Portsmouth, UCL and Surrey universities. The group in which you will work also encourages staff to be involved in national professional groups / working parties and to present / publish scientific work in support of their professional development.

Portsmouth is a developing, historic, university seaside city with mild, sunny climate, beaches with many cultural, sporting and leisure amenities. The beautiful countryside of the New Forest, South Downs and Isle of Wight are within easy reach. The city is well connected by road and rail to London and southern England as well as wider connections via the cross-channel ferry port and nearby international airport. The local train station is within easy walking distance of the hospital.

If you would like an informal conversation about this position please contact Anne Davis Head of Radiological Sciences Group on 02392 286450 and [e-mail] or Matt Daniel, Principal Physicist and Radiation Protection Advisor on 02392 286000 ext 4003 or via e-mail at [e-mail]

Please see attached Job description for additional information

Qualifications

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• BSc in Physics or Physical Science
• MSc (or equivalent e.g. MPhil) in relevant Medical Physics-related subject
• Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics
• Extensive experience and highly specialized knowledge in X-ray physics and/or radiation protection
• Be on the UK's register for Medical Physics Experts (MPE) or Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA)

Desirable

• PhD in related subject area
• Experience of leading and managing teams and projects
• Track record of presenting scientific papers at conferences/specialist interest groups.
• Professional involvement with special interest groups, national working parties or advisory bodies
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals, specialist publications

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Well-developed and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organize own work, data, documentation
• Evidence of leadership and supervision of projects and the work of others
• Able to prioritise work according to service demands and competing pressures
• Able to develop policy and implement within own sphere of responsibility
• Well developed, analytical approach to problem solving
• Significant experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
• Able to analyze facts and data methodically and accurately and extract significance
• Highly developed skills to perform complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Highly skilled in working carefully, safely and competently with highly complex & costly equipment
• Advanced skills for working safely with radiation sources, machines and of ionizing radiation legislation
• Well-developed skills for teaching and training to professional, clinical and support staff
• Able to balance competing priorities and demands within pressing time-scales

Desirable

• Experience using advanced data handling packages and computer programming languages (e.g. Matlab, Image J etc)
• Experience of research and development

Personal Qualities

• Able to enlist the support and co-operation of others
• Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups
• Sensitive to the needs of patients and colleagues
• Research interests and a desire to keep abreast of and understand emerging technologies
• Responsive and flexible attitude and approach
• Willingness to work flexibly when required
• Willingness to work at other sites within Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust and at the premises of other client / collaborating organizations according to prevailing service requirements
• Highly self-motivated and resourceful

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.