Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with MPE and RPA accreditations and a background in providing scientific leadership and support in Radiology Physics. Please Note: MPE accreditation is essential for this role. We may be able to consider candidates who are close to submitting a portfolio for RPA accreditation within an agreed time frame. Radiology Physics is part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which has a high profile within the Trust and is building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We support a wide range of Diagnostic Radiology facilities, including CT, Mammography, Cardiac and the Kent Interventional Radiology Centre. Committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service, we are able to offer opportunities for career development and progression within a vibrant, progressive and supportive team. Helping to ensure that a safe and effective Radiology Physics service is provided to the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
Please see the Job Description & Person Specification located under 'supporting documents' for further details.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
* Understanding of incident reporting pathways (internal and external) in the context of diagnostic imaging
* Participating in and contributing to Radiation Protection Committees, the Trust Radiation Modalities Group and the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee
* 1st or 2nd class honours degree in Physics or closely related subject
* IPEM-accredited MSc in Medical Physics, MSc in Medical Imaging or relevant higher degree
* HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
* Corporate Membership of IPEM or equivalent relevant professional body
* Inclusion on RPA2000 list of Core Competence to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R17
* Certificate of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under IRR17, PhD in relevant field
* Chartered Physicist (CPhys) or Chartered Scientist (CSci)
* HSS registration or the necessary experience to obtain this
* Chartered Radiation Protection Professional (CRadP)
* Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA), highly specialised practical experience in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Protection
* Knowledge of budget holding and financial resource management
* Specialist knowledge and practical experience of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a wide variety of digital and analogue state‑of‑the‑art X‑ray imaging equipment
* Specialist knowledge and practical experience of the dose measurement techniques of ionising radiations including the various techniques for measurement of patient dose in radiography, fluoroscopy, cardiology, CT, mammography and dental
* Specialist understanding of risks to patients and staff arising from ionising radiation, and the precautions required
* Able to supervise individual staff in their clinical and scientific practice
* Experience in the application of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines and ability to communicate their application to other health professionals including senior management
* Experience working in teams
* Experience of auditing others
* Experience of service provision
* Ability to communicate highly complex, sometimes sensitive information effectively in oral and written forms to multi‑disciplinary groups at all levels and to patients and their carers
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, compare ranges of options, make judgements from the results and determine the cause of erroneous results
* Ability to interpret technical and scientific situations, in which facts may conflict, and judge measures required to deal with them
* Ability to produce detailed and accurate written reports and present scientific papers at national and international conferences
* Highly developed manual dexterity skills to achieve precision and speed in the use of sophisticated scientific and technical equipment
* Ability to develop electronic documents, spreadsheets and Clinical Applications software
* Ability to teach, train and supervise
* Experience of supervising STP and/or Route 2 trainees
* Good negotiating and influencing skills; able to gain acceptance and agreement in situations where change is needed. Use of quality systems
* Knowledge of risk management systems
* Governance
* An understanding of the risks associated with the incorrect calibration, misuse or failure of equipment
* Highly developed scientific, analytical, interpretation and reasoning skills
* Able to concentrate for long periods and when the work pattern is unpredictable
* Flexibility in approach to coordinating workload
* Able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
* Awareness of and adherence to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
* Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle
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