Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Scientist to join their Radiology Physics Group. The role involves delivering high-quality Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance services, supporting clinical developments, and contributing to research and teaching activities. Candidates should be HCPC accredited or nearing completion of their training.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Policies supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completed the Scientific Training Program and accredited with the HCPC.
• Demonstrate equivalent experience if not HCPC-registered.
• Prepared to support a banding starting at Band 6.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance.
• Develop specific software across the Radiology Physics Section.
• Assist in providing quality assured radiation protection services.

Skills

Radiation Protection

Quality Assurance

Diagnostic Radiology

Education

HCPC accreditation

Scientific Training Program

Job description

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 the Diagnostic Radiology Sub-group, 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 organizations within South Yorkshire and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance, and imaging by developing specific software across the Radiology Physics Section to support growth and development of imaging modalities.
2. Participate in Group services to support clinical developments.
3. Support research, development programs, and contribute to teaching and training activities.
4. Assist Radiation Protection Advisers in providing quality assured radiation protection services for ionising radiations across various customer bases, including NHS Trusts, private institutions, educational premises, and commercial organizations.
5. Provide radiation protection advice to service purchasers, traceable to a Radiation Protection Adviser or Medical Physics Expert.
6. Support technical staff in delivering quality assured radiation protection services.

Candidate Requirements

1. Completed the Scientific Training Program and accredited with the HCPC, or close to completing and registering with the HCPC, or demonstrate equivalent experience.
2. Candidates with less experience, not yet HCPC-registered, may be appointed at a lower grade until registration is achieved.
3. Applicants should be prepared to support a banding starting at Band 6, with the possibility of Band 7 depending on skills and experience.

Additional Information

The organization values and respects its staff and the community it serves. It is a leader in NHS and research sectors, offering excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities and policies supporting work-life balance.

Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits

Name: Giles Morrison
Job Title: Head of Radiology Physics
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]