Job summary
The East Anglian Regional Radiation Protection Service (EARRPS) provides scientific and technical advisory services in the field of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics to a range of clients across the region. We are looking for a Clinical Scientist to join our team and support the delivery of a range of service aspects depending on skills and experience.
The service promotes systems of work that ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff when using ionising and non-ionising sources of radiation such as x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers and UV sources. A wide range of services are provided including, imaging equipment performance testing and optimisation, radiation facility design and environmental monitoring, patient radiation dose assessment, regulatory audits and advice, instrument calibration, radioactive waste management and, teaching and training.
Main duties of the job
A passion for service delivery is essential. You should have excellent communication skills and a willingness to engage in multidisciplinary teaching and training. You will be required to travel and delivery services throughout the region. You will operate within both our HSE-recognised RPA Body and our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
While HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist would be seen as highly desirable for this role, applications are also open to those soon to complete the NHS Scientist Training Programme or those seeking registration via a suitable equivalence route. We are very supportive of both routes to registration and strongly encourage development towards further Qualified Expert certification such as RPA, MPE, RWA and LPA as appropriate. Candidates without registration would be considered at an appropriate pay point and banding in line with Annex 21 of Agenda for Change.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close on 30th October 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 7th November 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close on 30th October 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 7th November 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physics or other relevant subject.
- MSc in Medical/Radiation Physics (or equivalent).
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist (a candidate working towards registration may however be appointed on Agenda for Change Annex 21 until registration is obtained)
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of x-ray imaging equipment and in interpreting results.
- Specialist experience of radiation protection in a range of disciplines, including diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive materials.
- Specialist experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure regulatory compliance in areas related to the use of ionising radiation in healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Quality Management System.
- Experience of teaching/ lecturing within diagnostic radiology physics and/or radiation protection.
- Experience of radiation protection outside of the Diagnostic Radiology field, including work with radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of radiation physics.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, IPEM guidelines].
- Knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art imaging equipment.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure.
Desirable
- Expert level knowledge and understanding of ICT infrastructure requirements for clinical systems.
Skills
Essential
- 1.Able to prioritise and manage own work, exercising initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. 2.Able to communicate complex information to specialists and non-specialists. 3.Able to use MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc. to record, structure, analyse, interpret and report on complex data. 4.Able to use non-standard software for the analysis of radiological images including an ability to handle DICOM data appropriately. 5.Able to make measurements with a high-degree of precision and hand-eye coordination using sophisticated test equipment. 6.Able to lift and transport medium weight testing instrument cases (in excess of 15kg) sometimes upstairs. 7.Able to drive, with heavy equipment, distances up to 150 miles away. 8.Able to concentrate frequently for prolonged periods when subject to unpredictable working patterns. 9.Able to train groups of other professional staff to perform complex tasks. 10.Able to deal with complex unpredictable situations and rare distressing circumstances.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physics or other relevant subject.
- MSc in Medical/Radiation Physics (or equivalent).
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist (a candidate working towards registration may however be appointed on Agenda for Change Annex 21 until registration is obtained)
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of x-ray imaging equipment and in interpreting results.
- Specialist experience of radiation protection in a range of disciplines, including diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive materials.
- Specialist experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure regulatory compliance in areas related to the use of ionising radiation in healthcare.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Quality Management System.
- Experience of teaching/ lecturing within diagnostic radiology physics and/or radiation protection.
- Experience of radiation protection outside of the Diagnostic Radiology field, including work with radioactive substances and non-ionising radiation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of radiation physics.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, IPEM guidelines].
- Knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state of the art imaging equipment.
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure.
Desirable
- Expert level knowledge and understanding of ICT infrastructure requirements for clinical systems.
Skills
Essential
- 1.Able to prioritise and manage own work, exercising initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. 2.Able to communicate complex information to specialists and non-specialists. 3.Able to use MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc. to record, structure, analyse, interpret and report on complex data. 4.Able to use non-standard software for the analysis of radiological images including an ability to handle DICOM data appropriately. 5.Able to make measurements with a high-degree of precision and hand-eye coordination using sophisticated test equipment. 6.Able to lift and transport medium weight testing instrument cases (in excess of 15kg) sometimes upstairs. 7.Able to drive, with heavy equipment, distances up to 150 miles away. 8.Able to concentrate frequently for prolonged periods when subject to unpredictable working patterns. 9.Able to train groups of other professional staff to perform complex tasks. 10.Able to deal with complex unpredictable situations and rare distressing circumstances.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)