Job summary We are looking for a physicist with, or soon to achieve, HCPC registration as a clinical scientist, to join the expanding Radiation Protection & Radiology Physics team within the Medical Physics Service based at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. The role will principally be concerned with supporting users of ionising radiation at four acute hospitals, a number of Community Hospitals and Community Diagnostic Centres, mobile mammography and CT units, and a large number of private clients (principally dental and veterinary clinics). There will also be opportunities for experience in other imaging modalities as we seek to ensure scientific support for the ever evolving field of multi-modality imaging. Main duties of the job The main duties of the job will include Testing of X-ray and other imaging equipment. Testing of test equipment. Delivering training to a range of clients. Providing advice on radiation safety and optimisation of imaging systems. Research and development. Some long distance travel. To learn more about the team, the department, the job, and the area please visit www.hullmedicalphysics.uk About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 356-25-6810202 Job locations Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Hull HU16 5JQ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2nd class Physics degree or equivalent Master's degree in Medical Physics, PhD, or equivalent HCPC registration as a clinical scientist (or anticipated imminent registration) Current driving license Desirable Chartered Scientist Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM), or equivalent Experience Essential ExperienceExperience in medical physics Desirable Presentation of work at national or local meetings Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above. Experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of radiological, ultrasound, MRI, ultraviolet equipment. Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Basic knowledge of relevant legislation in healthcare and biomedical research. Computer skills (Word, Excel) Desirable Computer programming skills. Programming and System development skills. Able to use Excel, Word Access etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information. Image processing - DICOM, Matlab Lecturing & teaching skills Basic knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of state of the art imaging equipment. Basic knowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources. An understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation and laser exposure Other Requirements Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence Ability to give and take criticism constructively and to know when to seek advice from others Team worker. Independent learner. Self motivated. Willing to work flexible hours when necessary Desirable Good communication and interpersonal skills. Self motivated Own car Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2nd class Physics degree or equivalent Master's degree in Medical Physics, PhD, or equivalent HCPC registration as a clinical scientist (or anticipated imminent registration) Current driving license Desirable Chartered Scientist Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM), or equivalent Experience Essential ExperienceExperience in medical physics Desirable Presentation of work at national or local meetings Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to the legislation listed above. Experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of radiological, ultrasound, MRI, ultraviolet equipment. Skills, Knowledge and Ability Essential Basic knowledge of relevant legislation in healthcare and biomedical research. Computer skills (Word, Excel) Desirable Computer programming skills. Programming and System development skills. Able to use Excel, Word Access etc to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information. Image processing - DICOM, Matlab Lecturing & teaching skills Basic knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of state of the art imaging equipment. Basic knowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources. An understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation and laser exposure Other Requirements Essential Able to prioritise and manage own workload Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence Ability to give and take criticism constructively and to know when to seek advice from others Team worker. Independent learner. Self motivated. Willing to work flexible hours when necessary Desirable Good communication and interpersonal skills. Self motivated Own car 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road Hull HU16 5JQ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)