Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
1. Clinical
Provides scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology including: Assisting the section's work in optimisation of medical exposures. Undertaking quality assurance tests on a range of x-ray generating equipment. Participating in patient dosimetry programmes including the routine patient dosimetry programme. Assisting in radiation and patient safety activities to support these imaging modalities. Calculate information regarding radiation exposure to staff, patients and, if appropriate, their carers. In particular assess the risks arising from ionising radiation and put these into a context that can be understood by patients or carers to provide reassurance. Perform risk assessments to ensure that radiation doses received by staff, patients and members of the public are "as low as reasonably practicable". Work towards or maintain registration as a Clinical Scientist. Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. 2. Policy & Service Development
Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments in own specialist area and their applications in medical and associated fields. Attend suitable seminars and courses for the purpose of service and personal development. Report the knowledge acquired to colleagues and recommend development of service policies and procedures as appropriate. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for audit, clinical governance and management purposes. Participate in and support research and development within the department as agreed with the Head of Section. Analyse and interpret the results from R & D studies for presentation at scientific meetings and publication in peer review journals. 3. Physical & Financial Resources
Participate in the delivery of quality assurance programmes ensuring that all appropriate quality control is performed. Assist with determining the appropriate form and frequency of the tests required for each piece of equipment to ensure that accurate images and results are obtained to give the correct diagnosis. Participate in acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure that it meets its specification and is safe to use with patients. Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whilst having an awareness of budgetary issues. 4. Human Resources
Maintain own professional competence through ongoing professional development to standards defined by the relevant professional and regulatory bodies to include clinical supervision, annual mandatory training, appraisal process and personal development planning. Prioritise and manage own workload. Provide tutorials and supervise trainee clinical scientists and clinical technologists on placements in the section. Participate in the provision of training of medical physics staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations. Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary teams in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. Person specification (Abridged)
Training & Qualifications
Essential
1st or 2nd class honours degree in Physics or equivalent. MSc or equivalent in Medical Physics. Demonstrate eligibility for registration as a Clinical Scientist. Desirable
Successful completion of STP or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist. Experience
Essential
Graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics (diagnostic radiology), such as that offered through the IPEM Training Scheme or equivalent in other workplaces. Desirable
Experience in research and development activities. Communication and organisational skills
Essential
Able to communicate complex ideas to other healthcare professionals and present specialist information at conferences, meetings, written reports or in peer-reviewed journals. Able to communicate performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers of X-ray imaging equipment. Physical skills
Essential criteria
Able to travel independently and efficiently to customer sites. Able to transport medium/heavy test equipment. Manipulation of fine tools for calibration of equipment. Desirable criteria
UK Driving licence. Salary
The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers. Closing Dates
Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Disability Confidence
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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Provides scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology including: Assisting the section's work in optimisation of medical exposures. Undertaking quality assurance tests on a range of x-ray generating equipment. Participating in patient dosimetry programmes including the routine patient dosimetry programme. Assisting in radiation and patient safety activities to support these imaging modalities. Calculate information regarding radiation exposure to staff, patients and, if appropriate, their carers. In particular assess the risks arising from ionising radiation and put these into a context that can be understood by patients or carers to provide reassurance. Perform risk assessments to ensure that radiation doses received by staff, patients and members of the public are "as low as reasonably practicable". Work towards or maintain registration as a Clinical Scientist. Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. 2. Policy & Service Development
Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments in own specialist area and their applications in medical and associated fields. Attend suitable seminars and courses for the purpose of service and personal development. Report the knowledge acquired to colleagues and recommend development of service policies and procedures as appropriate. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for audit, clinical governance and management purposes. Participate in and support research and development within the department as agreed with the Head of Section. Analyse and interpret the results from R & D studies for presentation at scientific meetings and publication in peer review journals. 3. Physical & Financial Resources
Participate in the delivery of quality assurance programmes ensuring that all appropriate quality control is performed. Assist with determining the appropriate form and frequency of the tests required for each piece of equipment to ensure that accurate images and results are obtained to give the correct diagnosis. Participate in acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure that it meets its specification and is safe to use with patients. Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whilst having an awareness of budgetary issues. 4. Human Resources
Maintain own professional competence through ongoing professional development to standards defined by the relevant professional and regulatory bodies to include clinical supervision, annual mandatory training, appraisal process and personal development planning. Prioritise and manage own workload. Provide tutorials and supervise trainee clinical scientists and clinical technologists on placements in the section. Participate in the provision of training of medical physics staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations. Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary teams in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. Person specification (Abridged)
Training & Qualifications
Essential
1st or 2nd class honours degree in Physics or equivalent. MSc or equivalent in Medical Physics. Demonstrate eligibility for registration as a Clinical Scientist. Desirable
Successful completion of STP or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Clinical Scientist. Experience
Essential
Graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics (diagnostic radiology), such as that offered through the IPEM Training Scheme or equivalent in other workplaces. Desirable
Experience in research and development activities. Communication and organisational skills
Essential
Able to communicate complex ideas to other healthcare professionals and present specialist information at conferences, meetings, written reports or in peer-reviewed journals. Able to communicate performance issues with manufacturers and suppliers of X-ray imaging equipment. Physical skills
Essential criteria
Able to travel independently and efficiently to customer sites. Able to transport medium/heavy test equipment. Manipulation of fine tools for calibration of equipment. Desirable criteria
UK Driving licence. Salary
The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers. Closing Dates
Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Disability Confidence
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At Risk of redundancy
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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