Clinical Scientist Radiation Protection Advisor Medical Physics Expert

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Band 8B clinical scientist. The role involves providing physics support in diagnostic X-ray modalities, requiring expertise in medical physics and radiation protection. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, including HCPC registration. The position offers flexible working opportunities and career development options in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in radiation protection and/or imaging physics.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Experience with complex scientific measurements and tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide physics support for diagnostic X-ray modalities.
• Work closely with clinical staff to optimize imaging safety.
• Support training and professional development in medical physics.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Medical Physics

Well-developed communication skills

Leadership and negotiation skills

Advanced analytical skills

Education

MSc in Medical Physics-related subject

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

Certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser

Certification as Medical Physics Expert

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Job summary

The Radiological Sciences Group in the Portsmouth Hospitals Medical Physics department is seeking to appoint a Band 8B clinical scientist to join a friendly team who provide comprehensive physics support to other healthcare professionals within and outside of Portsmouth. The post is based at Queen Alexandra hospital with some travel to other hospitals/centres.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and an accredited Radiation Protection Advisor and Medical Physics Expert (both for diagnostic radiology). Expertise as a Laser Protection Advisor is also desirable. However, candidates who do not have experience in all areas are encouraged to apply as role development can be discussed and developed. Please attach a personal statement to your application, explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this post.

The trust supports flexible-working and part-time working would be considered.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

You will join a team of 11 clinical scientists, technicians and trainees. As RPA you will have responsibility for specific diagnostic X-ray modalities according to your areas of expertise and as MPE you will join other MPEs supporting a wide range of X-ray modalities across several hospitals and healthcare clients. There will be opportunities to work closely with clinical staff to optimise staff safety and patient imaging in these areas, to ensure high quality and safe imaging.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre for scientists. There are strong links with Portsmouth, UCL and Surrey universities. The group in which you will work provides opportunities for staff to be involved in national professional groups / working parties and encourages staff to present and publish scientific work in support of their professional development. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to undertake the Higher Specialist Scientific Training programme or discuss part-time PhD opportunities.

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 [e-mail] Matt Daniel, Principal Physicist and Radiation Protection Advisor on 02392 286000 ext 4003 or via e-mail [e-mail]

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will join a team of 11 clinical scientists, technicians and trainees. As RPA you will have responsibility for specific diagnostic X-ray modalities according to your areas of expertise and as MPE you will join other MPEs supporting a wide range of X-ray modalities across several hospitals and healthcare clients. There will be opportunities to work closely with clinical staff to optimise staff safety and patient imaging in these areas, to ensure high quality and safe imaging.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre for scientists. There are strong links with Portsmouth, UCL and Surrey universities. The group in which you will work provides opportunities for staff to be involved in national professional groups / working parties and encourages staff to present and publish scientific work in support of their professional development. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to undertake the Higher Specialist Scientific Training programme or discuss part-time PhD opportunities.

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 [e-mail] Matt Daniel, Principal Physicist and Radiation Protection Advisor on 02392 286000 ext 4003 or via e-mail [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser
• Certification as Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology)
• MSc (or equivalent) in Medical Physics-related subject
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics

Desirable

• Certification as Laser Protection Adviser
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals, specialist publications

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience and highly specialized knowledge in radiation protection and / or imaging physics.

Desirable

• 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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of Medical Physics in the field of radiation protection and imaging physics
• Well-developed and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organize work and prioritize work according to service demands and competing pressures and able to develop policy and implement within own sphere of responsibility
• Evidence of leadership, and negotiating skills
• Well-developed advanced analytical skills in problem solving
• Experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
• Highly skilled at performing complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Highly developed skills in working with advanced, complex & costly equipment under normal and abnormal operating conditions
• Highly developed advanced skills for working safely with radiation sources, machines and a good understanding of ionizing radiation legislation and quality standards.
• Well-developed skills in teaching and training professional, clinical and support staff
• Effective at working independently and within different teams, contributing to groups and committees
• Ability to serve on local and regional task forces and/or committees
• Experience of LREC applications, interpretation and application of government legislation within the field of radiological imaging.

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Certification as a Radiation Protection Adviser
• Certification as Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology)
• MSc (or equivalent) in Medical Physics-related subject
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics

Desirable

• Certification as Laser Protection Adviser
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals, specialist publications

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience and highly specialized knowledge in radiation protection and / or imaging physics.

Desirable

• 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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of Medical Physics in the field of radiation protection and imaging physics
• Well-developed and effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organize work and prioritize work according to service demands and competing pressures and able to develop policy and implement within own sphere of responsibility
• Evidence of leadership, and negotiating skills
• Well-developed advanced analytical skills in problem solving
• Experience using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) to a high level.
• Highly skilled at performing complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Highly developed skills in working with advanced, complex & costly equipment under normal and abnormal operating conditions
• Highly developed advanced skills for working safely with radiation sources, machines and a good understanding of ionizing radiation legislation and quality standards.
• Well-developed skills in teaching and training professional, clinical and support staff
• Effective at working independently and within different teams, contributing to groups and committees
• Ability to serve on local and regional task forces and/or committees
• Experience of LREC applications, interpretation and application of government legislation within the field of radiological imaging.

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Cosham

PO6 3LY

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