Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a clinical scientist specialist and Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) for ionising imagingfor the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's main role will be providing expert advice on safety, QA and imaging protocols for medical equipment emitting ionising radiation, including dose optimisation. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in radiation protection services for both ionising and non-ionising, including ultrasound and MRI.
The successful candidate will join a friendly team of scientists and technologists providing comprehensive diagnostic radiology and radiation protection support to users of radiation. All staff within the team are encouraged to contribute towards the development of the service and the introduction of new imaging technologies and techniques. The department actively encourages scientific development and professional activities. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, together with a demonstrable ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be based at Lincoln and be able to travel to other hospitals in the area.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent plus further specialist training
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- RPA certification with RPA2000 and competence to advice on diagnostic radiology
Desirable
- Fellowship of IPEM
- MPE certification
- RWA certification
- LPA certification
- RPA competence to advise on radiotherapy or nuclear medicine
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at post registration level as a Clinical Scientist in radiation protection and radiological physics
Desirable
- Experience of ionising radiation, including work within diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive substances
- Experience in the provision of a medical physics service
- Experience in business planning
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of radiological physics
- Ability to communicate scientific concepts to other staff
- Ability to work with other staff in different disciplines
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Range of IT skills including image analysis and DICOM tools
Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Ability to use own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent plus further specialist training
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- RPA certification with RPA2000 and competence to advice on diagnostic radiology
Desirable
- Fellowship of IPEM
- MPE certification
- RWA certification
- LPA certification
- RPA competence to advise on radiotherapy or nuclear medicine
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience at post registration level as a Clinical Scientist in radiation protection and radiological physics
Desirable
- Experience of ionising radiation, including work within diagnostic radiology and work with radioactive substances
- Experience in the provision of a medical physics service
- Experience in business planning
- Experience of budget management
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge of radiological physics
- Ability to communicate scientific concepts to other staff
- Ability to work with other staff in different disciplines
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Range of IT skills including image analysis and DICOM tools
Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
- Ability to use own initiative
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).
