Clinical Scientist Radiation Protection / Diagnostic Radiology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Portsmouth is seeking a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to work in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics. This full-time role involves supporting radiation protection activities, performing safety testing across various imaging modalities, and optimizing imaging techniques. Ideal candidates will have a BSc and an MSc in medical physics or related fields, with a minimum of three years' experience. This role offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to free Beach Hut

Wellness Centre with gym and swimming pool

Qualifications

• HCPC registered clinical scientist with experience in radiation protection.
• MSc or equivalent in medical physics required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation protection activities using x-rays and radiation sources.
• Undertake safety and performance testing across imaging modalities.
• Optimize imaging techniques for better patient and staff safety.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to organise work

Leadership and supervision

Analytical problem-solving

High-level computer skills

Work with radiation sources

Education

BSc in Physics or Physical Science

MSc in Medical Physics

HCPC Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Advanced data handling packages

Job description

Overview

Company: 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.

Portsmouth is a developing and historical seaside city with mild sunny climate, beaches and many cultural, sporting and leisure amenities. The New Forest, Isle of Wight and South Downs are within easy reach. The city has excellent road and rail links to London, as well as wider connections via the cross-channel ferry port and nearby international airport.

Job Title: HCPC registered Clinical Scientist – Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Salary: Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent position

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join us in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics specialisms. You will join a friendly team in the Radiological Sciences Group, Medical Physics department at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, who provide comprehensive scientific and technical support to clinical departments within and outside of Portsmouth. There will be some travel to other hospitals/centres.

You would support radiation protection activities in the use of x-rays, radiation sources and non-ionising sources (lasers and UV) across a broad range of clinical specialties.

On the radiological physics side, you would undertake safety and performance testing across different imaging modalities including digital radiography, CT, mammography, fluoroscopy and cardiac imaging. There will be the opportunity to work with clinical staff to optimise imaging techniques in these areas, working to benefit both patients and staff.

You should be HCPC registered clinical scientists, with experience in radiation protection and/or diagnostic radiology. If you only have partial experience for the scope of work, are in the final stages of your training or have completed an MSc in Medical Physics, we encourage you to apply. We may be able to offer you appointment at Band 6. Full training will be given to support a route to registration via route 2 or STP equivalence.

You would be supported and encouraged to work towards certification as an MPE, RPA or LPA, depending on your interests.

The Medical Physics department in Portsmouth is an accredited training centre. 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.

For further information please see the full Job Description or contact Anne Davis, Head of Radiological Sciences Group [e-mail] or 02392 286450.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Physics or Physical Science
• MSc (or equivalent e.g. MPhil) in IPEM approved medical physics related subject
• HCPC Registration via recognised route for Clinical Scientists in Medical Physics
• Three years’ experience and specialised knowledge in relevant field

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken
• Able to organise own work, data, documentation
• Able to provide leadership and supervision for projects and the work of others
• Able to prioritise work according to service demands
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• 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
• Able to perform complex scientific measurements and tests with high precision, speed and accuracy, occasionally in hazardous conditions
• Able to work carefully, safely and competently with highly complex & costly equipment
• Understanding and ability in working safely with radiation sources, machines and of ionizing radiation legislation
• Able to provide teaching and training to professional, clinical and support staff
• Driving license

Desirable

• Experience using advanced data handling packages (e.g. Matlab, ImageJ) and computer programming language
• Experience of research and development
• Good leadership skills
• Able to work independently and within different teams
• Experience of working safely whilst under pressure
• Able to balance competing priorities and demands within pressing timescales
• Basic management and project management skills

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.