Job vacancy: Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine Physics), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Science
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 388-6203413-AHP

Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay Hospital
Town: Torquay
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/07/2024 23:59

Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine Physics)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provide clinical technical services to maintain and enhance the medical physics services to both NHS and commercial customers concerned with the safe use of ionising and non-ionising radiation. This includes:

Undergoing advanced training in all areas of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Radiation Safety, to include non-ionising as required.
Provide scientific support for all aspects of imaging with ionising radiations, making judgements involving complex facts & situations which require the analysis and interpretation of a range of options.
Contribute to the specification and selection of radiological equipment.
Perform acceptance and commissioning measurements on new radiological equipment and advise of suitability for clinical use.
Undertake routine and non-routine quality control measurements to a high degree of accuracy on a broad spectrum of highly complex patient-critical equipment.
Undertake complex analysis of images.
Advise on safety and suitability of equipment for clinical use.
Contribute to optimisation of medical exposures for patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment.
Coordinate the programme of Dose Audit and in conjunction with the MPE advise on Diagnostic Reference Levels for medical exposures.
Carry out complex dose calculations using computational methods to calculate dose and risk to patients.
Contributing to research and development projects where assigned, including making a major contribution to the commissioning of new radiological equipment, software and techniques.
Contribute to the investigation and analysis of untoward events and, in conjunction with the MPE determine if any such events are notifiable to CQC as a Significant Accidental or Unintended Exposure
Undertake routine work in all areas of Clinical & Radiation Physics when required. Plan and organise straightforward tasks/activity programmes to meet service requirements.
Contribute to the provision of scientific services in support of MRI, Ultrasound, UV and Lasers as requested by the Lead Physicist.
Supervise and/or train staff/students/trainees within scope of practice.

Assist the lead physicist for Radiation Safety in the provision of services:

Design and specification of facilities for use with ionising and non-ionising radiations.
Calculations of shielding required for new or modified facilities, including application of dose constraints.
Perform radiation risk assessments.
Development of procedures for safe working.
Contribute to the optimisation of exposure of staff and public. Review of personal and environmental dosimetry measurements and contribute to investigations where Dose Investigation Levels have been exceeded.
Performance of radiation safety audits.
Provide radiation protection training.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

BSc in Physical Science
MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics
State Registration as a Clinical Scientist (specialising in Diagnostic Radiology Physics / Radiation Safety)

Desirable criteria

IPEM full Membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with different staff groups – including clinical scientists, clinical technologists, radiographers, medical staff and clerical staff
Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of ionising and non-ionising radiological equipment & testing methods
Specialist theoretical knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, national standards and other guidelines
Knowledge of nuclear medicine QC and dosimetry in Nuclear Medicine Physics, patient dosimetry techniques for Nuclear Medicine investigations
Experience of working within a medical physics environment
Able to accept high level of autonomy and act under own initiative, including knowing when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Experience in surveillance of radiological equipment
Able to solve complex problems using analytical skills and clinical judgement.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within a Quality Management System
Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of non ionising radiological equipment & testing methods

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

Good verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate complex information to many groups of staff at a range of levels and across professional boundaries
Needs to be able to work with concentration and accuracy on complex technical issues where the work pattern is unpredictable, handling interruptions as they arise.
Ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated fine testing equipment, where accuracy is important While operating QA and test equipment (>10kg / delicate & cumbersome), able to occasionally exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift
Able to deal with occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential criteria

The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust.
Ability to travel to other locations as required

Desirable criteria

Driving Licence

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine) (PDF, 344.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Kate Deburgh
Job title: Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01803 654265

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Clinical Scientist (Nuclear Medicine Physics)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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