Clinical Scientist

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

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Portsmouth is looking for a Medical Physicist to join their Radiological Sciences Group. The ideal candidate will have a BSc and MSc in relevant fields, be HCPC registered, and possess extensive knowledge in X-ray physics and radiation protection. Responsibilities include providing physics support to radiology departments and leading projects, along with a driving license for travel. Competitive salary and a permanent contract offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in X-ray physics and/or radiation protection.
• Experience at Band 7 level in relevant fields.
• Registration as Medical Physics Expert (MPE) or Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physics support to radiology departments.
• Travel to other sites for work, necessitating a driving license.
• Develop a personal statement detailing relevant experience.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership and supervision

Analytical approach to problem solving

Advanced skills for working safely with radiation sources

Education

BSc in Physics or Physical Science

MSc in Medical Physics-related subject

Registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientists

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Job summary

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

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

About the department

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

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit someone who has or is close to holding a 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 (ionising or non‑ionising) 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.

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Well‑developed and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organise 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 analyse 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 ionising 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, ImageJ etc)
• Experience of research and development

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the Trust website.

Employer details

Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address: Southwick Hill Road, PO6 3LY