A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We have two opportunities to join the growing Radiation Physics team at Nottingham University Hospitals. These posts would suit individuals with an interest in diagnostic radiology and/or radiation protection, who would like to contribute to the development and improvement of a wide range of techniques supporting a comprehensive clinical service.
This is an exciting time for Radiation Physics at NUH with many new developments expected in the coming years, including photon-counting CT and contrast-enhanced screening mammography. We are active in research and training and would be happy to support the successful candidates in developing their skills in these areas.
Ideally, you would be a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered clinical scientist, or clearly eligible for registration, with experience of diagnostic radiology and radiation protection in healthcare. However, we would also like to hear from candidates who do not yet fully meet the person specification but are willing to undertake the requisite training to reach this standard, who will be considered for appointment at a lower grade (Band 6 on Annex 21).
The post holder will be encouraged, in time, to develop towards MPE and/or RPA certification.
Hours will be full-time (37.5 hours per week), with flexible working hours, as the service requires with candidate’s agreement. Consideration will also be given to part-time working.
The role will involve:
• Providing support to Diagnostic Radiology by supporting the department’s work on the quality assurance of x-ray generating equipment, optimization and patient dosimetry programs and regulatory compliance.
• Participation in the teaching and training delivered by the department to a range of staff grades
• Participation in research and development activities.
Due to the nature of our service delivery, candidates will need to be able to work to deadlines and will be expected to travel across the region. A UK Driving license is desirable.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
1. Clinical
1.1. Provides scientific support to Diagnostic Radiology including:
• Assisting the section’s 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
This advert closes on Thursday 17 Apr 2025