University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer a Principal Clinical Scientist post in the Radiation Protection Group. We are particularly looking for a diagnostic radiology Medical Physics Expert. The role is focused on the MPE role but minor engagement in other work of the group, including ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and radioactive materials management can be expected.
The Radiation Protection Group sits within the Medical Physics Department based at Southampton General. Our role is to support the Trust and external clients in ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. The group currently supports a wide range of medical and non-medical healthcare organisations across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Channel Islands. We work closely with Trust departments to help develop services using X-ray, radioactive materials, lasers, and UV systems.
Job responsibilities
This Band 8A Principal Clinical Scientist role primarily supports the MPE aspects of the group's work: support for radiology including optimisation, dose auditing, overseeing equipment QA, developing new tests, and supervising junior members of the team. You will also have the opportunity to do ionising radiation protection, optical radiation protection (including lasers and ultraviolet light, electromagnetic fields). You will do this at UHS sites in Southampton and client sites across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Channel Islands. The distribution and focus of work will depend both on the needs of the service and the skills of the postholder. We routinely provide services to Radiology, Theatres, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Radiopharmacy, and Radiotherapy departments. We are a research-active department and encourage staff to pursue their own research interests where these align with our department goals.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and competencies
* Communication
* Data analysis
* Problem solving
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
* HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
* Relevant MSc or equivalent
* Hold a valid certificate in either Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), Medical Physics Expert (MPE), Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA), or Laser Protection Adviser (LPA)
* Proficient in the use of a PC, Keyboard
* Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
* Strong Interpersonal skills
* Logical thinker with ability to set objectives
* Ability to use initiative to resolve problems
* Ability to use and develop software (including MS Office)
* Ability to work in an emotionally distressing clinical environment
* Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines
* Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual
* Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences
* PhD in a Physics related subject
* Experience of working with quality management systems
* Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings
* Publication of scientific papers or other reports
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.
Salary
£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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