Swydd wag: Clinical scientist, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, Northampton

Crynodeb o'r swydd

Prif leoliad: Imaging physics
Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 265-6271231

Cyflogwr: Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Northampton General Hospital
Tref: Northampton
Cyflog: £58,972 - £68,525 Per Annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 31/07/2024 23:59

Clinical scientist

NHS AfC: Band 8b

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Act as MPE for specific radiological specialties as required by IR(ME)R for a portfolio of clients.

Lead the provision of scientific support and quality assurance for the physical aspects of one or more modalities.

To provide specialist advice on specification and selection of a wide range of highly complex x-ray equipment to ensure patient safety and the optimisation of image quality and radiation dose.

To be responsible for the programme of dose audits for radiological installations including the breast screening programmes supported by this organisation.

Identify and liaise with manufacturer’s representatives and colleagues as necessary to resolve issues related to radiological physics.

Be appointed as RPA and/or LPA for a Trust or private organisation or work towards gaining accreditation as an RPA and/or LPA.

Participate in the provision of scientific support and performance testing of radiological equipment for this Trust and other clients.

Provide advice on compliance with ionising radiation legislation to our client base.

Undertake audits of compliance with radiation protection legislation with clients ensuring appropriate communications styles and methods. Clients being audited may be apprehensive about the audit and the outcomes.

To provide advice to the Trust and other clients around compliance with current guidance.

Managerial

Prioritise own work in accordance with department and Trust priorities and external demands

Achieve expected results by using own initiative and following general principles, standards and guidelines.

Respond in a timely manner to enquiries from service users ensuring a high-quality responsive service.

To jointly lead the physics input into the development and implementation of new clinical protocols.

Lead the development and implementation of new QA protocols.

Professional

Participate in appropriate continuing professional development programmes and maintain registration as a clinical scientist, MPE and RPA/LPA.

Keep abreast of the latest technology, scientific and legislative developments and their applications in medical and associated fields.

Where appropriate, present and disseminate clinical results at local, national meetings and conferences and where appropriate prepare papers for publication in scientific journals

Teaching and Training

To lead the training of healthcare scientists in imaging with ionising radiation and radiation safety.

Participate in the delivery of training to clinical staff groups as appropriate.

General

Services in diagnostic radiology and breast screening are provided to a large number of outside organisations and the post will include some travel. The post holder would be expected to hold a current driving licence, a pool car is available.

When working in other departments, the post holder will liaise with local heads of department, superintendents etc adhering to local policies and practices.

Reports of all work will be produced in a format agreed by the service and within acceptable timescale following measurements.

Manyleb y person

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience
Registered Clinical Scientist
Registered Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology)
Current driving licence

Meini prawf dymunol

Registered Radiation Protection Advisor or Laser Protection Advisor

Knowledge and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Extensive specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied to medicine
Able to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray equipment complexed equipment. Experience of developing performance testing procedures on equipment new to organisation
Experience in the areas of the use of ionising radiation in medical physics, medical imaging evaluation, radiation detection and measurement

Meini prawf dymunol

Knowledge of programming languages
Highly specialised knowledge of laser safety

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Meini prawf hanfodol

Able to train specialist and non-specialist staff in complex highly specialist subject matter (e.g. radiation physics, legislation etc)

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

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