1. Management 1.1. Work closely with the group leader in managing the activities of the group and in planning services. Planning and organisation of a number of complex activities or programmes, which require the formulation and adjustment of plans. 1.2. Work in collaboration with the group leader in the setting and fulfilment of group objectives in line with Trust objectives and those of the Imaging Networks as appropriate. 1.3. Proactively participate in workforce development including appraisals, grievances, selection, recruitment and retention of staff. 1.4. Participate in and comply with the Quality Management System for the Group, providing leadership for a major component of the system and be an active member of the Management Review Committee. Undertake quality improvement. 1.5. Responsible for the quality of the service relevant to leadership role(s) including data entry, analysis tools, records maintained (scientific, quality, management, advice etc), production of management reports e.g. KPIs from data available. Ensure appropriate use of IT packages used within service. 1.6. Act as day-to-day manager for Healthcare Scientists, Practitioners and administrators as allocated by the group leader. 1.7. Be responsible for decisions on the purchase of equipment used in the provision of the radiation protection service. 1.8. Identify and maintain risks on the register as appropriate to leadership role and senior management position. Promote risk management within the team. Undertake incident investigation as required and promote learning. 1.9. Take part in duty manager rota in line with group needs. 1.10. Be familiar with contingency plans and proactively prepare to put in action. 1.11. Proactively provide supervision and support to the team, encouraging their progression as appropriate. 1.12. Ensure work is carried out with regard for Health & Safety training and policy. 1.13. Manage the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality Clinical Scientist training programmes to expert level, working closely with the HCS Practitioner training lead(s) and the Consultant HCS lead/group leader. 1.14. Work closely with and provide support to/develop training officers, assessors, day to day managers and service managers in relation to training delivery. 1.15. Support students and be concerned for their health and wellbeing. 1.16. Act as the CMPE STP Training Coordinator and collaborate with other specialism training officers in relation to training delivery. 1.17. Contribute to maintaining the Departments accreditations as a training centre. 1.18. Support the DRRPS Training Lead in engaging with stakeholders to develop a strategy on increasing and optimising training capacity and training delivery in the North West 1.19. Support the DRRPS Training Lead in liaising with other training centres in the North West, with the Northern Training Consortium (and potentially nationally) to explore opportunities of collaboration and sharing delivery. 1.20. Support the DRRPS Training Lead in working with the North West Imaging Academy to design and deliver multi-professional training. 1.21. Support the DRRPS Training Lead in preparing funding bid submissions and progress reports for NHSE, as required. 2. Scientific support to diagnostic radiology 2.1. Provide leadership in specific areas of the groups work, in providing in-depth expertise in these areas, planning group strategy and in developing new ways of working, and implementing these into the routine procedures of the Group. Work closely with the group leader and other leads within the team to ensure continuity of quality and service provision at role boundaries. 2.2. Provide Medical Physics Expert advice to specified Trusts and other customers, in line with the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, as amended. Contribute to development of group policy. 2.3. Provide a wide range of scientific advice to departments of radiology and other users of X-ray equipment, including matters such as equipment specification, optimisation of radiation dose and image quality, and resolution of problems in these areas. Use expertise to support customers who wish to gain accreditation of their services. 2.4. Undertake, as necessary, critical examinations and commissioning quality control measurements on x-ray equipment, to ensure that it is safe to use on patients and is capable of providing the required clinical information. Provide written reports and advice to radiology managers, radiographers, radiologists and others. Liaise with manufacturers representatives where necessary. 2.5. Provide specialist technical advice to radiology managers and others for the procurement of high capital value complex clinical equipment. 2.6. Manipulation of test objects and use of expensive, highly complex equipment. 2.7. Communicate appropriately with regulatory inspectors and participate actively at inspections of our customer facilities. 3. Radiation protection 3.1. Provide leadership in specific areas of the groups work, in providing in-depth expertise in these areas, planning group strategy and in developing new ways of working, and implementing these into the routine procedures of the Group. Work closely with the group leader and other leads within the team to ensure continuity of quality and service provision at role boundaries. 3.2. Provide, on own authority, Radiation Protection Advice (and potentially optical/Laser Protection Advice) to specified Trusts, private hospitals and other organisations, to ensure that they meet their statutory obligations. This involves developing relationships with a wide range of staff including senior Trust managers, radiology managers, consultant radiologists, and radiographers. The advice provided will cover such aspects as the design of x-ray facilities including the calculation of shielding requirements, personal dosimetry and measures for staff protection. 3.3. Review and provide written reports to Radiation Protection Committees and Employers on compliance with the Regulations. 3.4. Communicate appropriately with regulatory inspectors and participate actively at inspections of our customer facilities. 4. Research, Development & Innovation 4.1. Undertake research, development and innovation, in line with group objectives (secondary aspect of role). 4.2. Identify appropriate areas for project development and provide support and supervision to BSc and MSc projects. 4.3. Oversee team members supporting research, project work and development, recognising the expertise and autonomy of other professionals in the group. 4.4. Draw research opportunities to the attention of the group leader and when appropriate, generate applications for grants and research contracts. Collaborate with other leads in the team as required. 4.5. To publish research in internationally recognised peer reviewed research journals and present at national /international meetings. 4.6. Possible supervision of HSST projects as appropriate and in line with group need. 5. Teaching and training 5.1. Provide highly specialist to advanced scientific training and assessment pertinent to diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, optical and ultraviolet radiation, to Healthcare Scientist and Practitioner trainees and other scientific and clinical staff, if relevant. This should be in line with the departments Quality Management System. 5.2. Act as STP/Route 2 supervisor as required. 5.3. Involvement in the departments teaching commitments, including FRCR, University courses and regional radiation protection courses. Presenting complex information to large groups. 5.4. Work closely with, support and monitor progress of trainees. 5.5. Provide clear, concise and constructive feedback to trainees and other relevant staff. 5.6. Mentor and encourage professionals within the team to advance their independent working. 5.7. Collect and act upon feedback from trainees, training officers and other scientific and clinical staff who are involved in the delivery of the Groups training programmes. 5.8. Open up workshops on professional practice to other groups as appropriate e.g. other physics departments or HCS disciplines. 6. Professional 6.1.Work at a high standard, on multiple concurrent tasks/projects with scientific and managerial skill. 6.2.Exercise judgment and make sound decisions. 6.3.Deliver highly complex information in a clear and consistent way to a varied audience. 6.4.Keep up to date with developments in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection. 6.5.Maintain state registration as a Clinical Scientist, recognition as Medical Physics Expert and an up-to-date certificate of competence as Radiation Protection Adviser (and LPA as necessary). 6.6.Network and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders e.g. HCS leads, Imaging Networks/ICB leads, NHSE, other educators and professional leads within and outside DRRPS. 6.7.Liaise with Universities and other training providers in relation to academic programme matters. 6.8.Liaise with clinical services and other relevant services in relation to clinical training matters. 6.9.Collaborate with Practice Educators at a national level. 7. General 7.1. Daily, long period use of screens. 7.2. Concentrate for long periods with frequent interruptions. 7.3. Occasional distressing circumstances as a result of managing the performance of others.