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 experience in Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Radiology and Quality Assurance. As a member of the Radiology Physics Group the post holder will be part of 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.
The focus of this post is to support the delivery of efficient, high-quality Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance and leading-edge imaging by enabling development of specific software across the Radiology Physics Section to address the growth and development of imaging modalities. This will require participation in 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 involvement in teaching and training will be expected. The Group is actively involved in quality assurance, clinical service development and research across modalities.
Main duties of the job
To support the appointed Radiation Protection Advisers as appropriate in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services for both ionising radiations across an extensive customer base, to include NHS Trusts, private institutions, educational premises and commercial organisations.
To provide radiation protection advice to service purchasers, traceable to a Radiation Protection Adviser or Medical Physics Expert, for ionising radiations.
To provide physics support to technical staff in the provision of quality assured radiation protection services. Applications are invited from Clinical Scientists who have completed the Scientific Training Program and are accredited with the HCPC or are close to completing and registering with the HCPC or can demonstrate equivalent experience. Candidates with less experience, who are not yet registered with the HCPC, may be appointed at a lower grade until registration is achieved.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.
About us
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.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Honours degree in Physical Science 1st, 2(i), 2(ii) level or equivalent
- (Band 6 & 7) Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
- (Band 7) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Desirable
- (Band 6) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- (Band 6 & 7) 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.
- (Band 7) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- (Band 7) Awareness of clinical governance and its relevance to Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
- (Band 7) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in clinical audit processes
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
- (Band 6 & 7) Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of radiation in diagnostic radiology
- (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites.
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in teaching and training to a wide range of professional groups within and beyond the directorate.
- (Band 6) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- (Band 6) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- (Band 6) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing.
- (Band 6 & 7) Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
- (Band 6 & 7) High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding.
Other Factors
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of ability to work as a team member as required by the Section Head.
- (Band 6 & 7) Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites
Further Training
Essential
- (Band 7) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT
Desirable
- (Band 7) Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
- (Band 6) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Honours degree in Physical Science 1st, 2(i), 2(ii) level or equivalent
- (Band 6 & 7) Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
- (Band 7) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Desirable
- (Band 6) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- (Band 6 & 7) 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.
- (Band 7) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- (Band 7) Awareness of clinical governance and its relevance to Diagnostic Radiology
Desirable
- (Band 7) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in clinical audit processes
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings
- (Band 6 & 7) Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of radiation in diagnostic radiology
- (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of scientific activity and proven ability to work in a medical imaging environment across many sites.
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience in teaching and training to a wide range of professional groups within and beyond the directorate.
- (Band 6) Diagnostic Radiology Physics, including the direct provision of clinical services, with a good track record of scientific activity and proven ability
- (Band 6) Understanding of the legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to the practice of Diagnostic Radiology
- (Band 6) Experience in Diagnostic and Radiation Protection sufficient to satisfy the requirements for Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing.
- (Band 6 & 7) Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
- (Band 6 & 7) High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding.
Other Factors
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Evidence of ability to work as a team member as required by the Section Head.
- (Band 6 & 7) Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites
Further Training
Essential
- (Band 7) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT
Desirable
- (Band 7) Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
- (Band 6) Experience of scientific computing / coding and IT
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).
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).
