Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
We are excited to offer a Clinical Scientist post in Radiation Protection. The role supports all the work of the group, ionising and non-ionising radiation protection, Radiology physics support and radioactive materials management.
Radiation Protection Group sits within the Medical Physics Department based Southampton General. Our role is to support the Trust and external clients in ionising and non-ionising radiation protection and diagnostic radiology physics. The group currently supports a wide range of medical and non-medical healthcare organisations across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Channel Islands. We work closely with Trust departments to help develop services using X-ray, radioactive materials, lasers and UV systems.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Band 7 Clinical Scientist role supports all aspects of the Groups work: ionising radiation protection, optical radiation protection, including lasers and ultraviolet light, electromagnetic fields and support to Radiology. The distribution and focus of work will depend both on the needs of the service and the skills of the postholder. We routinely provide services to Dermatology, Theatres, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Radiopharmacy and Radiotherapy departments. On any day you might be supporting users of ionising or optical radiation, assessing the safety requirements of PPE, carrying out UV or X-ray equipment performance testing, working with clinical staff on X-ray optimisation projects, leading X-ray equipment performance testing, training a variety of staff groups in radiation safety or auditing safety and compliance with IRR, CAORWR, IRMER and EPR regulations. We are a research active department and encourage staff to pursue their own research interests where these align with our department goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Band 7 Clinical Scientist role supports all aspects of the Groups work: ionising radiation protection, optical radiation protection, including lasers and ultraviolet light, electromagnetic fields and support to Radiology. The distribution and focus of work will depend both on the needs of the service and the skills of the postholder. We routinely provide services to Dermatology, Theatres, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Radiopharmacy and Radiotherapy departments. On any day you might be supporting users of ionising or optical radiation, assessing the safety requirements of PPE, carrying out UV or X-ray equipment performance testing, working with clinical staff on X-ray optimisation projects, leading X-ray equipment performance testing, training a variety of staff groups in radiation safety or auditing safety and compliance with IRR, CAORWR, IRMER and EPR regulations. We are a research active department and encourage staff to pursue their own research interests where these align with our department goals.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Taking the initiative
- Working autonomously
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- Proficient in the use of a PC, Keyboard
- Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.
- Logical thinker with ability to set objectives
- Ability to use and develop software (including MS Office).
- Ability to work in an emotionally distressing clinical environment.
- Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual.
- Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences
Desirable
- PhD in a Physics related subject
- Experience of working with quality management systems.
- Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings.
- Publication of scientific papers or other reports.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Record keeping
- Taking the initiative
- Working autonomously
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
- Relevant MSc or equivalent
- Proficient in the use of a PC, Keyboard
- Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
- Strong Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.
- Logical thinker with ability to set objectives
- Ability to use and develop software (including MS Office).
- Ability to work in an emotionally distressing clinical environment.
- Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual.
- Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences
Desirable
- PhD in a Physics related subject
- Experience of working with quality management systems.
- Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings.
- Publication of scientific papers or other reports.
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).
