Job description 1. Clinical 1.1. Provides scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology including: Assisting the sections 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 1.2. 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. 1.3. Perform risk assessments to ensure that radiation doses received by staff, patients and members of the public are as low as reasonably practicable. 1.4. Work towards or maintain registration as a Clinical Scientist. 1.5. Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service 1.6. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. 2. Policy & Service Development 2.1. Participate in maintaining the scientific and technical quality of the Radiation Physics service. 2.2. Participate in reviewing and developing procedures to ensure the continuing evidence base of the service. 2.3. 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. 2.4. Contribute to the maintenance of statistical information as required for audit, clinical governance and management purposes 2.5. Participate in and support research and development within the department as agreed with the Head of Section. 2.6. Analyse and interpret the results from R & D studies for presentation at scientific meetings and publication in peer review journals. 3. Physical & Financial Resources 3.1 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. 3.2 Participate in acceptance testing of new equipment to ensure that it meets its specification and is safe to use with patients 3.3 Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues. 4. Human Resources 4.1 Maintain own professional competence through on-going 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 4.2 Prioritise and manage own workload. 4.3 Provide tutorials and supervise trainee clinical scientists and clinical technologists on placements in the section. 4.4 Participate in the provision of training of medical physics staff and other groups of healthcare professionals within the Trust and other organisations. 4.5 Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate. 4.6 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 work places 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