The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Imaging Physics and Radiation Safety unit of the Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering directorate is recruiting for a recently qualified clinical scientist with specialist knowledge and experience in radiation safety who can thrive in the challenges of delivering multiple services to a number of customers.
We are seeking a motivated individual who will be able to provide support to certificated Radiation Protection Advisers and Medical Physics Experts within the group and contribute to a range of radiation safety and diagnostic radiology services.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and play a key role in service delivery to users of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
Working within a large regional service, you will be exposed to a wide variety of work enabling continual self-development. You also will be given the opportunity for formal training via participation on internal and external courses, and to work towards Expert certification.
We provide a range of scientific and advisory services to over 50 hospitals and other clients in the north of England, covering an area of approximately 14,000 square kilometres. You will become part of a friendly and supportive group of people, with plenty of social opportunities, and a chance to experience Geordie hospitality all year round.
Main duties of the job
* The successful candidate will support the delivery of radiation safety advice and associated technical services under the direction of the Radiation, laser and UV Safety advisors.
* You will also contribute to the department's extensive teaching programme, which includes the delivery of the educational component of the Newcastle Modernising Scientific Careers Scientific Training Programme in Medical Physics.
* The post involves travel to other hospitals across the region where services are delivered, so a current full driving licence and a willingness to drive is essential.
Job responsibilities
* Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities.
* Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals.
* Actively involved in research and development projects.
* Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
* Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience.
* The post holder is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist or working towards registration.
* Possession of full driving licence.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience working in radiation safety or diagnostic radiology physics.
* Experience of using radiation measuring equipment.
* Experience of carrying out radiation safety surveys and audits.
* Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public.
* Knowledge of legislation, standards and safety principles relating to the relevant area.
* Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relevant to the area of work.
* Basic knowledge of clinical hazards and infection control.
* Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting Advanced knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics.
* Good knowledge of radiation safety legislation.
* Knowledge of IT Software packages.
* Knowledge of equipment quality assurance.
* Good knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software.
* Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations.
* Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection.
* Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations.
* Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research.
* Understanding of calibration requirements.
* Functioning and safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment.
* Basic knowledge of statistics analysis for medical applications.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to interpret complex technical information.
* Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently.
* Teaching, training and mentoring skills.
* The ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques.
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.
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