Job summary
The radiology research team at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHSTrust are looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and enthusiasticindividual who is keen to develop along the clinical research route. Theradiology department currently manages an active research and audit portfolio andcontinue to expand our research capacity and capability. It is a very excitingtime to join the Trust as we have initiated a research collaboration with an industry partner and will commence recruitment to several research projects exploring the role oftechnologies such as cone-beam CT in streamlining patient care pathways.
This post would provide a development opportunity for individuals wishing to gain experience in all aspects of research delivery and to broaden their current skill base within a supportive department. The post is funded for two years in the first instance but there is opportunity for extension of the role depending on funding/research activity. The department is keen to further educational opportunities, both formal and informal, and individuals are actively supported in this area. You will be expected to work across the hospital sites as required by the service.
For more details or for an informal visit pleasecontact Martine Mallinson, Lead Research Radiographer: 01924 543070,
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Indicative interview dates 7th/8th October 2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be appointed to band 5 or 6 dependent on previous experience with the agreement that you will be upgraded to band 6 on completion of a set of objectives.
You will be a key part of our small team,contributing to the coordination of research activities and delivering researchin terms of participant recruitment, image acquisition, data collection, andstakeholder engagement. Raising the profile of audit and research within theradiology service and wider Trust is also fundamental. Applicants must beinnovative and adaptive with good time management skills and the ability toprioritise workload with limited supervision. With training, the role willinvolve supporting departmental audit and service evaluation, providing adviceto colleagues, and the unique opportunity to participate in locally generatedresearch.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people inWakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across ourthree hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront ofinnovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of ourworkforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectfuland maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make MidYorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasmirrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity andgender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support tosomeone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of theLGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currentlyunder-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications frommembers of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure allapplicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuableguidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! Ifyou share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of ourpatients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To act as a first point of contactwithin the department regarding audit and research issues.
2. To contribute towards theimplementation and development of quality assurance programmes includingdepartmental audit.
3. To contribute towards the developmentof departmental policies and protocols.
4. To contribute to the set up and maintenanceof study site files.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
5. Awareness of the changing demands on the health service.
6. Knowledge of current issues in health research.
Desirable
7. Knowledge of, or interest in, research projects.
8. Knowledge of ethical and governance issues pertaining to research.
9. Knowledge of, or interest in, teaching.
10. Knowledge of appraisal/staff development programmes.
11. Knowledge of relevant radiation safety regulations and relevant protocols.
Qualifications
Essential
12. BSc Radiography or relevant health science degree.
13. HCPC Registered.
14. Evidence of continuous professional development appropriate to the post.
Desirable
15. Masters degree or evidence of recent postgraduate study in a health-related subject.
Experience
Essential
16. Experience of working in a UK Imaging department.
17. Experience of undertaking audit and evidence-based evaluation.
18. Experience of complex clinical situations.
19. Evidence of conducting audits within the NHS or equivalent organisation.
Desirable
20. Experience in the development of and/or participation in research projects.
21. Evidence of contribution towards managing resources.
22. Experience of writing for publication.
Personal Attributes
Essential
23. Good team membership skills.
24. Ability to work accurately and calmly and carry out concurrent activities.
25. Ability to act diplomatically in sensitive situations maintaining confidentiality of patients and staff.
26. Punctuality.
27. Commitment and motivation.
28. Respected member of an existing team.
29. Professional in appearance and conduct.
30. Ability to organise own workload and meet deadlines.
31. Flexible and able to prioritise competing demands.
Desirable
32. Adaptable to a changing environment.
33. Flexible according to the demands of the service.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
34. Problem solving.
35. Be able to critique current practice and protocols.
36. Evidence of supervisory skills.
37. Evidence of leadership and of organisational skills.
38. Good verbal and written communication skills.
39. Able to disseminate complex information to internal and external stakeholders.
40. Ability to collect and collate data.
41. Ability to search and synthesise published data.
42. Computer literacy.
Desirable
43. Counselling skills.
44. Familiarity with hospital information systems and relevant databases for analysis of data.
45. Ability to formulate and present research reports in a variety of formats using scientific language (, PowerPoint, poster, oral presentations, formal written reports).