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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Clinical Scientist in Imaging & Radiation Protection

The closing date is 12 June 2025

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Job summary

Provide clinical scientific and radiation protection services in support of uses of ionising radiation

Participate in service development and improvement. Initiate and contribute to research and development projects.

Appointment at Band 6 would be considered for those with less experience with a modified job description.

Main duties of the job

To support the Clinical and Radiation Physics service within Diagnostic radiography.

Undertake quality control tests on imaging equipment (i.e. CT scanners, general x-ray, dental and interventional radiology) and other associated equipment to the relevant standards. Support Radiation Protection Advisers and Medical Physics Experts in providing a high quality and effective radiation protection service.

Involvement in teaching and training of a range of staff groups including to external customers such as FRCR and University of Plymouth.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

216-DH-C7058065

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Specialist Duties / Appointed Expert

1.1 HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist Specialising in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation protection

2. Other Clinical Scientific

This section to include responsibilities for other aspects of clinical scientific work in support of Imaging with Ionising Radiations

2.1 Analyse data and make professional judgments based on the findings to inform safe and appropriate clinical use of the equipment.

2.2 Maintain and develop protocols and procedures for testing of x-ray equipment, for both the high level physics tests, and routine testing carried out by radiographers in other departments, in accordance with regional and national guidelines, to satisfy legislative requirements.

2.3 Develop and maintain IT solutions for departmental activities. This includes development and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases, simple networking and specialist analytical tools.

2.4 In liaison with the Medical Physics Expert(s) and senior staff from other departments, assist in drafting specifications for, and in the evaluation of, major items of radiological equipment.

2.5 Provide written and oral reports to staff and customers providing advice and interpretation where required.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Job description

Job responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Specialist Duties / Appointed Expert

1.1 HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist Specialising in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation protection

2. Other Clinical Scientific

This section to include responsibilities for other aspects of clinical scientific work in support of Imaging with Ionising Radiations

2.1 Analyse data and make professional judgments based on the findings to inform safe and appropriate clinical use of the equipment.

2.2 Maintain and develop protocols and procedures for testing of x-ray equipment, for both the high level physics tests, and routine testing carried out by radiographers in other departments, in accordance with regional and national guidelines, to satisfy legislative requirements.

2.3 Develop and maintain IT solutions for departmental activities. This includes development and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases, simple networking and specialist analytical tools.

2.4 In liaison with the Medical Physics Expert(s) and senior staff from other departments, assist in drafting specifications for, and in the evaluation of, major items of radiological equipment.

2.5 Provide written and oral reports to staff and customers providing advice and interpretation where required.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Honours degree in a relevant subject [e.g. Physics] or equivalent or equivalent level of proven knowledge & demonstrable experience
  • HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Advanced proven knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
  • Advanced proven knowledge of physics of imaging in Medicine

Desirable

  • Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
  • Advanced proven knowledge of the physics of digital image detectors

Aptitiude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
  • Able to make judgements on test results and report interpretation to customers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Honours degree in a relevant subject [e.g. Physics] or equivalent or equivalent level of proven knowledge & demonstrable experience
  • HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Advanced proven knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
  • Advanced proven knowledge of physics of imaging in Medicine

Desirable

  • Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
  • Advanced proven knowledge of the physics of digital image detectors

Aptitiude & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
  • Able to make judgements on test results and report interpretation to customers

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics

Kate de Burgh

k.deburgh@nhs.net

01752433879

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

216-DH-C7058065

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Hospital, Level 6, University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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