Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date: 12/03/2025 Planned Interview Date: 25/03/2025 Applications are invited to join the Medical Physics Scientific Computing Group at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Technologist. This job offers an exciting opportunity to use your software development and data analysis skills at the centre of service improvement working with the latest healthcare technology. The role would be suitable for anyone with a background in the Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or Informatics. The jobholder provides bioinformatics services for medical physics and clinical engineering that enable and support operational services and research & development activity. The role will focus on supporting ongoing and future research into tumour modelling and treatment response. This is a fixed term position with the potential for further development through programs such as the Scientist Training Program offered by the National School of Healthcare Science. Main duties of the job Specific roles include: Participating in the development and implementation of novel clinical computer software devices, applications and models within relevant quality and legislative frameworks. Applying data science methods analysing clinical and technical datasets, medical images and the results of computer simulations. Working with academics, scientists, other technologists and clinicians, supporting multi-disciplinary research activity. The jobholder takes a specialist bioinformatics technologist role within medical physics and clinical engineering and works on projects that might relate to radiotherapy, radiation protection, CT and X-Ray based radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI, renal technology, rehabilitation engineering or the deployment and management of biomedical equipment. In addition, the jobholder will support research projects in the areas of tumour modelling and treatment response. About us The Department of Medical Physics and Engineering in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a wide range of scientific and para-clinical services that entail the application of physics and engineering to healthcare. As well as serving Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, services are also provided to other Trusts in the Northern and Yorkshire region, and to some non-NHS customers. Scientific computing in the Department of Medical Physics and Engineering supports and advances patient care by applying scientific and computing principles to computerised healthcare technology within the clinical bioinformatics field. Computerised healthcare technology is defined as computerised medical devices and clinical computer systems that are used either in isolation or interconnected for direct patient care. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-ONC-0475 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities Applications are invited to join the Medical Physics Scientific Computing Group at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Technologist. This job offers an exciting opportunity to use your software development and data analysis skills at the centre of service improvement working with the latest healthcare technology. The role would be suitable for anyone with a background in the Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or Informatics. They will take a scientific computing role within Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering working on other projects that might relate to radiotherapy, radiation protection, CT and X-Ray based radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI, renal technology, rehabilitation engineering or the deployment and management of biomedical equipment. The role will focus on supporting ongoing research into tumour modelling and treatment response. Specific roles include:- Participating in the development and implementation of novel clinical computer software devices, applications and models within relevant quality and legislative frameworks. Applying data science methods analysing clinical and technical datasets, medical images and the results of computer simulations. Working with academics, scientists, other technologists and clinicians, supporting multi-disciplinary research activity. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 2 million patients every year and is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK serving an immediate population of 770,000 and providing regional specialist care for 5.4 million people. The Trust has strong academic links with regional universities and collaborates closely with commercial partners in the development, investigation and evaluation of medical equipment and clinical systems. The successful applicant will have excellent software development andor data science knowledge and skills backed up with relevant experience. This is a fixed term position with the potential for further development through programs such as the Scientist Training Program offered by the National School of Healthcare Science Job description Job responsibilities Applications are invited to join the Medical Physics Scientific Computing Group at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Technologist. This job offers an exciting opportunity to use your software development and data analysis skills at the centre of service improvement working with the latest healthcare technology. The role would be suitable for anyone with a background in the Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or Informatics. They will take a scientific computing role within Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering working on other projects that might relate to radiotherapy, radiation protection, CT and X-Ray based radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI, renal technology, rehabilitation engineering or the deployment and management of biomedical equipment. The role will focus on supporting ongoing research into tumour modelling and treatment response. Specific roles include:- Participating in the development and implementation of novel clinical computer software devices, applications and models within relevant quality and legislative frameworks. Applying data science methods analysing clinical and technical datasets, medical images and the results of computer simulations. Working with academics, scientists, other technologists and clinicians, supporting multi-disciplinary research activity. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust cares for 2 million patients every year and is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK serving an immediate population of 770,000 and providing regional specialist care for 5.4 million people. The Trust has strong academic links with regional universities and collaborates closely with commercial partners in the development, investigation and evaluation of medical equipment and clinical systems. The successful applicant will have excellent software development andor data science knowledge and skills backed up with relevant experience. This is a fixed term position with the potential for further development through programs such as the Scientist Training Program offered by the National School of Healthcare Science Person Specification Experience Essential A high level of specialist knowledge backed up with significant post graduate experience working on scientific computer software development and/or data science. Specialist knowledge of bioinformatics techniques, methods and practices. Specialist knowledge in the management, implementation and use of computerised healthcare technology including an understanding of DICOM and HL7 communication protocols. Knowledge of relevant standards including ISO 13485; ISO 14971; ISO9001; ISO 27001; IEC 80001; DCB0129; DCB0160. Knowledge of using formal research methods. Desirable Experience in the design and development of medical device software. Knowledge of clinical process, and experience of working in clinical teams. Knowledge of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering techniques, methods and processes. Knowledge of medical equipment asset/task management systems. Other Criteria Essential Extensive, highly developed computing skills with advanced workmanship standards and skills in design & development. Complex problem solving and initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Skills to interpret and create technical documentation. Ability to apply a very high level of concentration when diagnosing and rectifying technical problems. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods when analysing, designing and programming. Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary) Skills & Behaviours Essential Team working skills, flexibility, initiative, influencing and persuading skills, service focus and ability to learn. Leadership (empowering/motivating/developing others), interpersonal skills (communication), analytical skills (judgement/objective setting), organisational awareness/dynamism (self-confident/decisive) Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, for example during projects. Ability to communicate complex information. Ability to deal with complex and unpredictable situations. Desirable Ability to train groups of other professional staff on complex technology. Ability to give presentations, seminars and teaching sessions. Qualifications Essential Bachelor level qualification in bioinformatics, computing, medical physics or clinical engineering/equivalent qualifications backed up with relevant experience working in the field. Formal training in computer programming; data/computer modelling; data science methods. Desirable Registration as a Clinical Technologist, Healthcare Science Practitioner or equivalent level of professional standing (e.g. other HCPC regulated profession, MIPEM, MIoP, MIET, MBCS, etc.). Postgraduate qualification such as MSc or PhD bioinformatics, computing, medical physics or clinical engineering or equivalent. Person Specification Experience Essential A high level of specialist knowledge backed up with significant post graduate experience working on scientific computer software development and/or data science. Specialist knowledge of bioinformatics techniques, methods and practices. Specialist knowledge in the management, implementation and use of computerised healthcare technology including an understanding of DICOM and HL7 communication protocols. Knowledge of relevant standards including ISO 13485; ISO 14971; ISO9001; ISO 27001; IEC 80001; DCB0129; DCB0160. Knowledge of using formal research methods. Desirable Experience in the design and development of medical device software. Knowledge of clinical process, and experience of working in clinical teams. Knowledge of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering techniques, methods and processes. Knowledge of medical equipment asset/task management systems. Other Criteria Essential Extensive, highly developed computing skills with advanced workmanship standards and skills in design & development. Complex problem solving and initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Skills to interpret and create technical documentation. Ability to apply a very high level of concentration when diagnosing and rectifying technical problems. Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods when analysing, designing and programming. Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary) Skills & Behaviours Essential Team working skills, flexibility, initiative, influencing and persuading skills, service focus and ability to learn. Leadership (empowering/motivating/developing others), interpersonal skills (communication), analytical skills (judgement/objective setting), organisational awareness/dynamism (self-confident/decisive) Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, for example during projects. Ability to communicate complex information. Ability to deal with complex and unpredictable situations. Desirable Ability to train groups of other professional staff on complex technology. Ability to give presentations, seminars and teaching sessions. Qualifications Essential Bachelor level qualification in bioinformatics, computing, medical physics or clinical engineering/equivalent qualifications backed up with relevant experience working in the field. Formal training in computer programming; data/computer modelling; data science methods. Desirable Registration as a Clinical Technologist, Healthcare Science Practitioner or equivalent level of professional standing (e.g. other HCPC regulated profession, MIPEM, MIoP, MIET, MBCS, etc.). Postgraduate qualification such as MSc or PhD bioinformatics, computing, medical physics or clinical engineering or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)