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Principal Clinical Scientist (Imaging Physics Scientific/Computing)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 November 2024

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen Imaging Physics and radiation protection Group. 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.

Main duties of the job

The main job role for this post is to:Support the delivery of Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to OUH and to satellite and partnership Trusts.Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IRMER2017 with particular focus on complex radiological equipment, optimisation and patient dose management systems.Act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17Delivery of teaching and training on both internal and external coursesSupport the delivery of scientific computing to the group.Scientific support to ethics radiation risk assessments and management of ethics research applications.To be a standing member of the MPCE Scientific Computing Committee representing the Imaging Physics & Radiation Protection group.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW1-6366628-B8b-1

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Cancer Centre

oxford

OX3 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will join our team of scientists and technologists. You will work as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in the field of diagnostic radiology. A significant component will be for supporting scientific computing aspects of the role, as well as opportunities to undertake work on education, 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. You will work as a Radiation Protection Adviser and Medical Physics Expert in the field of diagnostic radiology. A significant component will be for supporting scientific computing aspects of the role, as well as opportunities to undertake work on education, research and development projects.

A current driving license for manual cars is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role.

Person Specification

RPA2000 certification Medical Physics Expert

Essential

  • RPA2000 certification Medical Physics Expert

RPA2000 certification Radiation Protection Adviser

Desirable

  • RPA2000 certification RPA

State Registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

essential

Essential

  • Advanced and specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the application of scientific computing to Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection
  • Highly developed, specialist level of theoretical and practical knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices within Imaging and Non-Ionising Physics.
Person Specification

RPA2000 certification Medical Physics Expert

Essential

  • RPA2000 certification Medical Physics Expert

RPA2000 certification Radiation Protection Adviser

Desirable

  • RPA2000 certification RPA

State Registration

Essential

  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

essential

Essential

  • Advanced and specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the application of scientific computing to Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection
  • Highly developed, specialist level of theoretical and practical knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices within Imaging and Non-Ionising Physics.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Cancer Centre

oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Cancer Centre

oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Imaging Physics

Helen Amatiello

Helen.Amatiello@ouh.nhs.uk

01865235328

Date posted

23 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW1-6366628-B8b-1

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Cancer Centre

oxford

OX3 7LE


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