Job summary
Applications for this post are invited from Clinical Scientists with an appetite to address the challenges of service growth and improvement, underpinned by strong experience in Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Quality Assurance.
As a member of the Radiology Physics Group the post holder will be responsible for acting as a Medical Physics Expert within the Diagnostic Radiology Sub-group and delivering high quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and scientific support services to Radiology departments within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS and commercial organisations within South Yorkshire and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this post is the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and leading edge imaging. This will require working with the DR Sub-group to provide ongoing optimisation of Group services to support clinical developments.
We require applicants who can rise to the challenge of delivering a multisite/multi-customer service. Support for research and development programs and active involvement in teaching and training will be expected. The Group is actively involved in quality assurance, clinical service development and research across modalities.
Applications are invited from Clinical Scientists who are registered Medical Physics Experts.
About us
The variety of the roles will allow the successful applicants to consolidate and extend training in their chosen specialism and also allow them to broaden their expertise to include a new specialism. We are committed to actively supporting the professional development of our staff. Use of own car and a full driving licence will be necessary as the post involves travel between hospital sites.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
To support the appointed Radiation Protection Advisers as appropriate in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services for ionising radiations across an extensive customer base, to include NHS Trusts, private institutions, educational premises and commercial organisations.
To fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert and provide advice to service purchasers for diagnostic radiology services
To act as lead Medical Physics Expert for Computed Tomography and Digital Radiography.
To act as lead Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology) for local ethical approvals under IR(ME)R 2017 and contribute to review of research studies for submission to Ethical Committees.
To take a lead role in supporting dose and image quality optimisation of Computed Tomography and Digital radiology modalities.
To take a lead role in the development and provision of quality assurance for digital imaging modalities.
To provide physics support to technical staff in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
To support the appointed Radiation Protection Advisers as appropriate in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services for ionising radiations across an extensive customer base, to include NHS Trusts, private institutions, educational premises and commercial organisations.
To fulfil the role of Medical Physics Expert and provide advice to service purchasers for diagnostic radiology services
To act as lead Medical Physics Expert for Computed Tomography and Digital Radiography.
To act as lead Medical Physics Expert (Diagnostic Radiology) for local ethical approvals under IR(ME)R 2017 and contribute to review of research studies for submission to Ethical Committees.
To take a lead role in supporting dose and image quality optimisation of Computed Tomography and Digital radiology modalities.
To take a lead role in the development and provision of quality assurance for digital imaging modalities.
To provide physics support to technical staff in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Physical Science at 1st, 2(i), 2(ii) level or equivalent
- Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Radiological Physics / Imaging XApplication
Further training
Essential
- Accredited as a Medical Physics Expert by RPA2000
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement and relevant methodologies.
- Evidence of training in management practices
- Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
Experience
Essential
- Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- Evidence of highly developed specialist training and practical experience in the use and testing of diagnostic radiology equipment, (including digital mammography, CT scanners, interventional fluoroscopy equipment, DR and CR imaging systems etc.) specialist test and measurement phantoms and dosimetry equipment calibration.
- Ability to act as Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology
- Thorough knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- An understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
- Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine..
- Experience in review of research applications for local and ethical committee approval
- Competence in scientific computing / coding and IT
- Experience in clinical audit processes
- Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
- Good understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of radiation in diagnostic radiology
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites.
- Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
- Able to provide teaching and training to a wide range of professional groups within and beyond the directorate.
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of ability to lead and work as a team member as required by the Section Head.
- Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites
Special skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
- High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Physical Science at 1st, 2(i), 2(ii) level or equivalent
- Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Radiological Physics / Imaging XApplication
Further training
Essential
- Accredited as a Medical Physics Expert by RPA2000
Desirable
- Experience of service improvement and relevant methodologies.
- Evidence of training in management practices
- Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
Experience
Essential
- Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- Evidence of highly developed specialist training and practical experience in the use and testing of diagnostic radiology equipment, (including digital mammography, CT scanners, interventional fluoroscopy equipment, DR and CR imaging systems etc.) specialist test and measurement phantoms and dosimetry equipment calibration.
- Ability to act as Medical Physics Expert in Diagnostic Radiology
- Thorough knowledge of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- An understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
- Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine..
- Experience in review of research applications for local and ethical committee approval
- Competence in scientific computing / coding and IT
- Experience in clinical audit processes
- Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
- Good understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of radiation in diagnostic radiology
- Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites.
- Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
- Able to provide teaching and training to a wide range of professional groups within and beyond the directorate.
Other Factors
Essential
- Evidence of ability to lead and work as a team member as required by the Section Head.
- Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites
Special skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
- High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding.
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).
