Job summary
The Radiation Physics group provides specialist clinical, scientific and radiation protection services to the Trust and other healthcare organisations.
You will also have the opportunity to engage widely with Medical Physics colleagues in radiotherapy physics, nuclear medicine physics and PET-CT.
You will be a proactive physicist looking to make a difference in how radiation physics services are delivered locally and regionally.
Promising candidates with relevant qualifications and experience and who do not hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist are encouraged to apply, as full training and support will be available to help you develop to your true potential (subject to an amended job description and salary band).
Main duties of the job
You will be a Clinical Scientist, supporting the provision of diagnostic radiology physics and non-ionising radiation physics services to the Trust and a wide variety of external contracts, from large acute NHS Trusts and a major contract in the private sector, through to small clinics and dental surgeries.
You will participate in the group's work in clinical trials and scientific research.
We are able to offer you flexible working hours and continuous professional development within a supportive environment.
The department will support people wishing to work towards their MPE certification and onto RPA, RWA or LPA certification.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at standard level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at standard level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Accredited MSc or relevant higher degree
- Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of radiation physics and radiation protection
- Specialist knowledge in diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound etc)
- A good understanding of the science of imaging and procedures for imaging patients
- Specialist understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from radiation
- A good understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from equipment failure, and radioactive sources
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex information to non-specialists at all levels
- Able to train groups of other professional staff and supervise technical and trainees.
- Able to analyse highly complex and unpredictable situations and promote solutions in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Able to produce detailed written reports and present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
- Accredited MSc or relevant higher degree
- Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of radiation physics and radiation protection
- Specialist knowledge in diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound etc)
- A good understanding of the science of imaging and procedures for imaging patients
- Specialist understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from radiation
- A good understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from equipment failure, and radioactive sources
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex information to non-specialists at all levels
- Able to train groups of other professional staff and supervise technical and trainees.
- Able to analyse highly complex and unpredictable situations and promote solutions in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Able to produce detailed written reports and present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
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).