Job summary
An exciting career opportunity has arisen in the Radiation Physics section of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering at UCLH Trust. We are looking for a self-motivated clinical scientist to make a major contribution to the radiation protection services provided by the department. We are particularly interested in those candidates with experience of ultrasound QA as well as a broad experience in all other aspects of radiation protection and diagnostic radiology.
Applications will only be accepted from individuals who are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist or who will be eligible for registration within 6 months. The role requires knowledge of radiation protection in healthcare and academic research environments. The role also requires an understanding of other physics services such as Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy - for a more detailed description please refer to the job description.
For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the job description.Join us and become part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in radiation protection and healthcare science.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the team providing medical physics services you will work across all departments and sites within UCLH and cover a broad range of external customers in and around London.
The department has close links with UCL and opportunities exist to take an active role in teaching and research.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth, including the development of leadership skills and the acquisition of new knowledge to be able to thrive at UCLH.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with departments utilising radiation and engage with a diverse portfolio of external clients across London and the Southeast. Our department maintains strong ties with UCL, offering opportunities to contribute to teaching and research initiatives.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
You will be joining a recently expanded team which includes 9 full time clinical scientists, one part time consultant clinical scientist, two technologists and an Inservice STP trainee. The team are motivated, enthusiastic and friendly who are working hard and gaining competencies in a range of subject areas. We currently have three RPAs, two RWAs, 8 MPEs and three LPAs and are well placed to develop staff to achieve their best and develop their own careers.
Radiation Physics is part of the Medical Physics Department which can be found in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing at UCLH, just on Grafton Way. Radiation Physics is opposite the UCLH Grafton Way Building which houses one of two NHS Proton Beam Therapy Treatment Centres in the UK.
UCLH is located in central London with easy access to the West End and major transport hubs. The nearest train stations are Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross with a range of underground stations including Euston Square, Warren Street and Euston.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
You will be joining a recently expanded team which includes 9 full time clinical scientists, one part time consultant clinical scientist, two technologists and an Inservice STP trainee. The team are motivated, enthusiastic and friendly who are working hard and gaining competencies in a range of subject areas. We currently have three RPAs, two RWAs, 8 MPEs and three LPAs and are well placed to develop staff to achieve their best and develop their own careers.
Radiation Physics is part of the Medical Physics Department which can be found in the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing at UCLH, just on Grafton Way. Radiation Physics is opposite the UCLH Grafton Way Building which houses one of two NHS Proton Beam Therapy Treatment Centres in the UK.
UCLH is located in central London with easy access to the West End and major transport hubs. The nearest train stations are Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross with a range of underground stations including Euston Square, Warren Street and Euston.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) (1st or 2nd) in Physics or a related subject
- MSc in medical physics or related subject, completed STP training/ equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a diagnostic radiology service.
- Knowledge of patient dose calculations.
Desirable
- PhD in Radiation Physics (or similar)
- Medical Physics Expert (OR working towards).
- State registered Clinical Scientist (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a radiation protection scientist within a Medical Physics Department
- Experience of Radioactive substances
- Experience in a calibration monitoring laboratory
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant research as demonstrated by publication of peer reviewed papers
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Maintains an active CPD programme, attending seminars, training courses and best practice meetings
- Supervision and training of junior staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) (1st or 2nd) in Physics or a related subject
- MSc in medical physics or related subject, completed STP training/ equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a diagnostic radiology service.
- Knowledge of patient dose calculations.
Desirable
- PhD in Radiation Physics (or similar)
- Medical Physics Expert (OR working towards).
- State registered Clinical Scientist (HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a radiation protection scientist within a Medical Physics Department
- Experience of Radioactive substances
- Experience in a calibration monitoring laboratory
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant research as demonstrated by publication of peer reviewed papers
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Maintains an active CPD programme, attending seminars, training courses and best practice meetings
- Supervision and training of junior staff
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
