Clinical Scientist, Non-Ionising Radiation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a candidate for a role in Radiology Physics. You will provide scientific and technical advice for MRI, ultrasound, and other imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety through collaboration and quality assurance. Candidates with HCPC registration or in the process of achieving it are encouraged to apply. A full UK driving license is necessary. Join a team dedicated to excellent patient care and a fair work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must preferably have HCPC registration.
• A full UK driving license is essential for this role.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical advice in MRI, ultrasound, and other imaging techniques.
• Participate in protocol development and teaching.
• Collaborate with Clinical Scientists and Technicians.

Skills

Scientific and technical advice in MRI

Collaboration in a team

Quality assurance

Safety audits

Education

HCPC registration (or close to achieving)

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

The non-ionising section of Radiology Physics provides clinical and non-clinical scientific and technical services in diagnostic radiology physics and expert advice on the ionising radiation protection of patients, staff and the general public to the Trust and to client health care organisations throughout Warwickshire and Northamptonshire.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical advice in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, lasers and ultraviolet radiation to ensure that NHS Trusts and other organisations can image and treat patients effectively and safely.
• Involve in protocol development, teaching, quality assurance (QA), safety audits and research.
• Collaborate as part of a team of Clinical Scientists and Technicians led by a Consultant Clinical Scientist.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferably HCPC registration; candidates who are close to achieving state registration will be considered for appointment at a lower grade in the first instance.
• A full UK driving license is essential for this role. An international driving license is not accepted.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from a UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
• A trainee option may be considered if a suitable Band 7 candidate is not appointed. If appointed as a trainee, pay would be at 60% of Band 7 salary (Annex 21) until competencies are achieved, which is expected to take up to 4 years.

Other information

• Closing Date: The advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received; applicants are advised to apply promptly if interested.
• The successful candidate will join a team and work within University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, which is rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation.
• The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and human rights principles and aims to create an environment of fairness, respect, dignity and autonomy for all staff.