Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics
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Radiology Physics is part of the expanding Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which is raising its profile within the Trust and building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We are committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service. We are able to offer opportunities for career development and progression within a vibrant, progressive and supportive team.
We provide scientific, technical and regulatory support to X-ray, ultrasound and laser facilities across the Trust. Training and development are actively encouraged and supported. We are based in modern, air-conditioned accommodation with up-to-date desktop IT and video-conferencing facilities, a training room and kitchen area.
The current team comprises 10 members of staff, including clinical scientists, clinical technologists, a medical physics radiographer and technical administrator. Recent staff surveys have demonstrated that staff in our department feel valued, listened to and supported in their work. There is a fair, inclusive and positive culture within the team.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate with a high level of autonomy in providing specialised scientific, technical and regulatory expertise, often of a complex nature, to the Trust and other organisations.
* Plan and manage their own workload and projects; prioritising work appropriately, adapting in response to emerging urgent requests.
* Work with the Radiology Physics Team Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.
* Act as at least two of the following three statutory roles:
o Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Radiology as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
o Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.
o Radioactive Waste Adviser as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
* Support the chair of the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee by implementing and auditing legislation and other relevant guidance in radiation protection.
* Play a key role in teaching, training and developing staff to achieve and maintain competence and work towards accreditation in statutory roles.
* Initiate and participate in research and development.
* Be accountable for the work of staff and students who they are supervising.
* Maintain RPA, MPE, RWA accreditation in accordance with legislation.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is great healthcare from great people. Everything we do is guided by our values: People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called We care. Its about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. Were looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Nicola Tyler
Job title: Lead Clinical Scientist
Email address: n.tyler@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01227 864107
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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