Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist in Imaging Physics
NHS AfC: Band 7
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist in our Imaging Physics team. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts that include five large radiology departments, cardiology and theatres.
Please give us a call for an informal chat or email for more information.
Main duties of the job
A great opportunity has arisen in our Imaging Physics team, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist holding HCPC registration and full driving licence. You will be working with a team supporting clinical services to deliver a wide range of x-ray diagnostic imaging modalities, artificial optical radiations modalities and radiation protection. The post holder will also have opportunity to support training and education of other staff groups within the Trust and in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. Work will include assisting in the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to diagnostic and interventional radiology departments and dental practitioners and also contributing to the teaching and training activities of the group. There will be opportunity to undertake work on research and development projects.
A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- IPEM Diploma or Certificate of completion of STP in Medical Physics.
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body
- Full UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of radiation and a working knowledge of a range of procedures and practices within Imaging Physics
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant years’ experience in Medical Physics commensurate with a national training scheme, which includes substantial experience in the field of Imaging Physics including: Quality Assurance testing and analysing of diagnostic imaging equipment, experience with ionising radiations regulations, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how equipment is to be used safely and correctly.
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of ionising and non-ionising radiations.
- Evidence of participation in the provision and development of imaging physics and radiation protection services, including assessment of equipment, patient dosimetry, quality assurance, radiation risk assessments.
- Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including: IRR, IR(ME)R, CAORWR and other relevant standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for own technical work and time.
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Able to assist with training groups of other professional staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex Imaging Physics-related subjects.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Amatiello
- Job title
- Head of Imaging Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 235328
- Additional information
Candidates will be subject to a technical interview and to Values Based Interview, more information on which may be found at the following link: Value Based Interviewing - Oxford University Hospitals (ouh.nhs.uk)
For informal discussions about this post please contact Helen Amatiello, Head of Imaging Physics (Helen.Amatiello@ouh.nhs.uk).
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