An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist in our Imaging Physics/Clinical Engineering groups. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of supporting the use of ultrasound, artificial optical radiations and clinical engineering services to several Trusts.
Main duties of the job
A great opportunity has arisen in our Imaging Physics/Clinical Engineering groups, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist holding HCPC registration and full driving licence. You will be working with a team supporting clinical services to deliver a wide range of NIR, US and Clinical Engineering services. The post holder will also have opportunity to support training and education of other staff groups within the Trust and in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is a joint role between Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection and the Clinical Engineering & Measurement groups. The post holder will work at a senior level providing non-ionising radiation advice, scientific and technical support to service users and to have collaborative responsibility for the improvement of the safety of medical devices across the Trust. The role requires a high degree of organisational skills and a knowledge of working within a scientific environment, providing support for quality, radiation assurance, governance and incident management, within Imaging Physics and Clinical engineering. This post also comes with management and business-related tasks to assist with the running of the departments and delivery of services to our customers.
A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
* Relevant MSc or higher degree
* IPEM Diploma or Certificate of completion of STP in Medical Physics.
* Registered Clinical Scientist
* Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body
* Full UK driving licence
Skills
Essential
* Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
* Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for own technical work and time.
* Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
* Able to assist with training groups of other professional staff.
* Able to deliver teaching and training on complex Imaging Physics-related subjects.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Good knowledge of radiation and a working knowledge of a range of procedures and practices within Imaging Physics
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Minimum of 3 years training/experience in Medical Physics, of which minimum 1 year in Imaging Physics including: Quality Assurance testing and analysing of diagnostic imaging equipment, experience with ionising radiations regulations, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how equipment is to be used safely and correctly.
* Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use non-ionising radiations.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience, in Clinical Engineering for a broad range of equipment and procedures.
* Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including: IRR, IR(ME)R, CAORWR and other relevant standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
* Knowledge and experience in delivery of ultrasound quality assurance testing
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
Oxford
OX3 9DU
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