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We are excited to be recruiting to a new role within the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering. The Head of Diagnostic Medical Physics will provide strong, dynamic leadership to all Medical Physics services provided by the Radiation Science Services, MR and Ultrasound Physics, and Nuclear Medicine Physics groups. As a Consultant Clinical Scientist they will provide professional, expert leadership and advice to the Trust and external organisations, and ensures that the services provided are safe, effective and efficient and patient focussed, complying with all relevant regulations, legislation and best practice.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with other group heads in the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering to ensure a seamless Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Service.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more Diagnostic Medical Physics specialities
* Significant experience in a leadership role within a hospital based Diagnostic Medical Physics service, with a track record of engagement and innovation
* Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines relating to Diagnostic Medical Physics
* Highly advanced knowledge of risk management processes and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from Diagnostic Medical Physics
* Understanding of quality management systems e.g. ISO9001 or BS70000
* Experience in the preparation of strategic plans, business cases and reports
* Ability to manage and resolve complex clinical and operational situations, including data analysis, that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional boundaries
* Experience of working with internal multi-disciplinary committees and establishing relationships with external organisations
* Experience of contributing to one or more Diagnostic Medical Physics specialities at a national level and establishing relationships with other UK senior healthcare professionals
* Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment
* Business and project planning, commissioning, HR and financial management
* Ongoing participation and success in academic or NHS research and development e.g. grants/publications
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with evidence of this at a senior level
* Ability to facilitate and drive service improvement, engaging others and reinforcing change
* Able to think strategically and translate into practice, resolving complex operational problems and mitigating risks
* Able to inspire, influence and motivate people by demonstrating strong leadership and leading by example
* Ability to analyse and interpret financial and management information
* Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines
Qualifications and Training
* Honours degree in Physical Science
* Doctoral qualification (e.g. PhD, DClinSci, DPhil) in physical science or equivalent experience
* HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
* AHCS Higher Specialist Scientist Register or ability to achieve within reasonable timescale
* MIPEM or FIPEM or equivalent
* Current/past scientific role at a national level (e.g. IPEM Senior Volunteer position, Special Interest Group or equivalent)
* Certified RPA, RWA, LPA, MRSE or MPE in specific area
* NHS Leadership qualification (e.g. Mary Seacole, Rosalind Franklin, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Nye Bevan)
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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