Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist to deliver high-quality radiation protection and quality assurance services. The role involves supporting clinical developments, providing expert advice, and engaging in research and training. Applicants should have a strong background in diagnostic radiology and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completion of the Scientific Training Program and HCPC registration.
• Experience in diagnostic radiology equipment and clinical services.
• Ability to communicate complex facts to professional groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of quality assured radiation protection services.
• Provide radiation protection advice to service purchasers.
• Participate in research and development programs.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiology Physics

Radiation Protection

Quality Assurance

Scientific Activity

Clinical Audit

Education

Honours degree in Physical Science

Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics

Registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Applications for this post are invited from Clinical Scientists with an appetite to address the challenges of service growth and improvement, underpinned by experience in Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Quality Assurance. As a member of the Radiology Physics Group the post holder will be part of Diagnostic Radiology Sub-group and delivering high quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and scientific support services to Radiology departments within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS and commercial organisations within South Yorkshire and beyond.

The focus of this post is to support the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and leading-edge imaging by enabling development of specific software across the Radiology Physics Section to address the growth and development of imaging modalities. This will require participation in Group services to support clinical developments.

We require applicants who can rise to the challenge of delivering a multisite/multi-customer service. Support for research and development programs and involvement in teaching and training will be expected. The Group is actively involved in quality assurance, clinical service development and research across modalities.

Main duties of the job

To support the appointed Radiation Protection Advisers as appropriate in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services for both ionising radiations across an extensive customer base, to include NHS Trusts, private institutions, educational premises and commercial organisations.

To provide radiation protection advice to service purchasers, traceable to a Radiation Protection Adviser or Medical Physics Expert, for ionising radiations.

To provide physics support to technical staff in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services. Applications are invited from Clinical Scientists who have completed the Scientific Training Program and are accredited with the HCPC or are close to completing and registering with the HCPC or can demonstrate equivalent experience. Candidates with less experience, who are not yet registered with the HCPC, may be appointed at a lower grade until registration is achieved.

Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• (Band 6 & 7) Honours degree in Physical Science 1st, 2(i), 2(ii) level or equivalent
• (Band 6 & 7) Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
• (Band 7) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
• (Band 6) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist

Experience

• (Band 6 & 7) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
• (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of highly developed specialist training and practical experience in the use and testing of diagnostic radiology equipment, (including digital mammography, CT scanners, interventional fluoroscopy equipment, DR and CR imaging systems etc.) specialist test and measurement phantoms and dosimetry equipment calibration.
• (Band 7) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
• (Band 7) Awareness of clinical governance and its relevance to Diagnostic Radiology
• (Band 7) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
• (Band 6 & 7) Experience in clinical audit processes
• (Band 6 & 7) Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
• (Band 6 & 7) Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of radiation in diagnostic radiology
• (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites.
• (Band 6 & 7) Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
• (Band 6 & 7) Experience in teaching and training to a wide range of professional groups within and beyond the directorate.
• (Band 6) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
• (Band 6) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
• (Band 6) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
• (Band 6 & 7) Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing.
• (Band 6 & 7) Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
• (Band 6 & 7) High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding.

Other Factors

• (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of ability to work as a team member as required by the Section Head.
• (Band 6 & 7) Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites

Further Training

• (Band 7) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT
• (Band 7) Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
• (Band 6) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£37,338 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata for part time staff