Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist in our Imaging Physics team. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide comprehensive scientific support in the fields of radiological imaging, supporting the use of artificial optical radiations and radiation protection services to several Trusts that include five large radiology departments, cardiology and theatres.
Please give us a call for an informal chat or email for more information.
Main duties of the job
A great opportunity has arisen in our Imaging Physics team, for an enthusiastic, motivated, clinical scientist holding HCPC registration and full driving licence.
The department can support alternative routes to registration (e.g.: ACS Route 2 or AHCS STP equivalence). Applicants who hold a relevant MSc may be considered for appointment but would be appointed on a lower Band during training until successful HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is achieved.
You will be working with a team supporting clinical services to deliver a wide range of x-ray diagnostic imaging modalities, artificial optical radiations modalities and radiation protection. The post holder will also have opportunity to support training and education of other staff groups within the Trust and in collaboration with the University of Oxford.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. Work will include assisting in the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to diagnostic and interventional radiology departments and dental practitioners and also contributing to the teaching and training activities of the group. There will be opportunity to undertake work on research and development projects.
A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. Work will include assisting in the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to diagnostic and interventional radiology departments and dental practitioners and also contributing to the teaching and training activities of the group. There will be opportunity to undertake work on research and development projects.
A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- IPEM Diploma or Certificate of completion of STP in Medical Physics.
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body
- Full UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of radiation and a working knowledge of a range of procedures and practices within Imaging Physics
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant years' experience in Medical Physics commensurate with a national training scheme, which includes substantial experience in the field of Imaging Physics including: Quality Assurance testing and analysing of diagnostic imaging equipment, experience with ionising radiations regulations, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how equipment is to be used safely and correctly.
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of ionising and non-ionising radiations.
- Evidence of participation in the provision and development of imaging physics and radiation protection services, including assessment of equipment, patient dosimetry, quality assurance, radiation risk assessments.
- Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including: IRR, IR(ME)R, CAORWR and other relevant standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for own technical work and time.
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Able to assist with training groups of other professional staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex Imaging Physics-related subjects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- IPEM Diploma or Certificate of completion of STP in Medical Physics.
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body
- Full UK driving licence
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of radiation and a working knowledge of a range of procedures and practices within Imaging Physics
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant years' experience in Medical Physics commensurate with a national training scheme, which includes substantial experience in the field of Imaging Physics including: Quality Assurance testing and analysing of diagnostic imaging equipment, experience with ionising radiations regulations, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how equipment is to be used safely and correctly.
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from the use of ionising and non-ionising radiations.
- Evidence of participation in the provision and development of imaging physics and radiation protection services, including assessment of equipment, patient dosimetry, quality assurance, radiation risk assessments.
- Awareness of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines including: IRR, IR(ME)R, CAORWR and other relevant standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility for own technical work and time.
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Able to assist with training groups of other professional staff.
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex Imaging Physics-related subjects.
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT
.
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
