Job summary
- Main area
- Scientific Computing
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Suitable for flexible working)
- Job ref
- 164-6352151
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen's Medical Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Scientific Computing & Imaging Scientist
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual for the role of a Scientific Computing & Imaging Scientist to join an existing team within the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The Radiation Physics section of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering provides support and advice for safe use of radiation for diagnostic imaging to Nottingham University Hospitals and various other healthcare institutions in the region. This includes related support and advice for scientific computing and imaging informatics for the safe and effective delivery of many of our services. This includes the management of commercial and proprietary software and solutions and the design, development and support of clinical, image processing and administration systems and databases. These can range from department-wide information systems to small, stand-alone or web-based programs. This replacement full-time post complements the current scientific computing capabilities of Radiation Physics and the wider Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• Development and implementation of the Image processing techniques to support the routine quality control tests undertaken by the Radiation Physics service.
• Provide image analysis advice and support for appropriate clinical trials undertaken at NUH.
• The use of Bioinformatics, including Artificial Intelligence and Radiomic techniques, in expanding the tools available to Radiation Physics and Radiology, especially for the infrastructure and implementation of big data analysis of data from PACS in the new Trusted Research Environments being implemented.
• Advise and lead on service development and research using image analysis across Medical Physics sections, including Radiation Physics, Radiotherapy, and Nuclear Medicine.
• Be aware of the wider portfolio of medical image analysis endeavours across NUH and the University of Nottingham to provide expert advice and synergy across image analysis teams.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters degree (or higher) in a relevant field
Desirable criteria
- PhD in a relevant field
- HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in research and development activities
- Graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics and Computer Science
Communication
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues
- Able to present scientific papers at conference/meetings
Analytical
Essential criteria
- Strong abilities in solving scientific, mathematical and algorithmic problems
- Able to analyze and interpret complex data
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Paul Morgan
- Job title
- Head of Non-ionising Imaging Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9249924
- Additional information
Contact telephone number is 0115 9249924 x80618
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