Clinical Scientist - Radiation Protection

East and North Herts NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Radiation Protection Department at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre provides a physics support and radiation protection service to a number of radiology departments across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. The department is involved in optimisation of cutting edge CT scanners, cardiac catheterisation labs and imaging in radiotherapy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join our service but will consider applicants still in training at a lower grade. The department has experience supporting staff on the route 2 training path.

Please note - salary for this role is inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to liaise with radiographers, PACS managers, engineers, radiologists and physicists from different specialities.

The Radiation Protection Physics department supports training of its staff and will, where practicable, encourage appropriate training through whatever media are best suited to the post-holder and situation.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-CAN-3964338-A

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.

Main role requirements are below but for the full details please refer to attached a person specification.

You will be expected to participate in the delivery of the radiation protection service at a number of different Trusts including -

Quality assurance of x-ray systems,

Patient dose audit

Support to RPAs and MPEs in legislation compliance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.

Main role requirements are below but for the full details please refer to attached a person specification.

You will be expected to participate in the delivery of the radiation protection service at a number of different Trusts including -

Quality assurance of x-ray systems,

Patient dose audit

Support to RPAs and MPEs in legislation compliance.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good (1st or 2nd Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics or engineering).
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics or medical physics to the level of at least a Master's degree (MSc)

Desirable

  • Completion of Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent.
  • Applicants that can demonstrate they are close to completion of training and registration may be considered for initial appointment on band 6 until they have qualified and registered.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Specialised training and practical experience in DR physics and Radiation Protection.
  • Practical experience in the use and quality assurance testing of a range of x-ray imaging equipment

Desirable

  • Practical experience on more complex modalities such as CT or mammography
  • Experience in laser protection

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use own judgement involving complex facts that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options as, for example, in analysing the results of scientific measurements or processes, which may conflict, and deciding upon an appropriate course of action.
  • Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR17, IRMER17)
  • Knowledge and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of ionising radiation
  • Specialist knowledge of dosimetry techniques in the calculation of patient dose in diagnostic radiology

Other requirements

Essential

  • Ability to make accurate measurements using specialised equipment.
  • Flexibility and ability to deal with complicated and unpredictable situations
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Must have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car.
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Good (1st or 2nd Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics or engineering).
  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics or medical physics to the level of at least a Master's degree (MSc)

Desirable

  • Completion of Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent.
  • Applicants that can demonstrate they are close to completion of training and registration may be considered for initial appointment on band 6 until they have qualified and registered.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Specialised training and practical experience in DR physics and Radiation Protection.
  • Practical experience in the use and quality assurance testing of a range of x-ray imaging equipment

Desirable

  • Practical experience on more complex modalities such as CT or mammography
  • Experience in laser protection

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use own judgement involving complex facts that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options as, for example, in analysing the results of scientific measurements or processes, which may conflict, and deciding upon an appropriate course of action.
  • Able to use Excel, Word etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR17, IRMER17)
  • Knowledge and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from use of ionising radiation
  • Specialist knowledge of dosimetry techniques in the calculation of patient dose in diagnostic radiology

Other requirements

Essential

  • Ability to make accurate measurements using specialised equipment.
  • Flexibility and ability to deal with complicated and unpredictable situations
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Must have a full UK driving licence and the use of a car.

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

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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

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

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiation Protection

Andrew Shah

andrew.shah@nhs.net

02038262250

Date posted

20 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-CAN-3964338-A

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


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