Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist to deliver high-quality radiation protection and quality assurance services. The role involves supporting clinical developments and participating in research, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in diagnostic radiology physics.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Good annual leave and pension schemes

Health and wellbeing packages

Financial support systems

Qualifications

• Experience in Diagnostic Radiology Physics and clinical services.
• Understanding of legislation and standards in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation protection services across multiple sites.
• Provide physics support to technical staff.
• Participate in research and development programs.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Quality Assurance

Clinical Audit

Research

Teaching and Training

Education

Honours degree in Physical Science

Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics

Registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist

Job description

Main area Diagnostic Radiology Physics Grade NHS AfC: Band 6/7 Contract Permanent: Appointment may be at Band 6 for a candidate who is not yet registered with HCPC Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A) Job ref 190-0290-DIR

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £37,338 - £52,809 per annum pro rata for part time staff Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/06/2025

Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 6/7

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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