Job overview
Clinical Scientist – Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology Physics
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. In addition to that, we work to become an outstanding, inclusive place to work.
The Trust includes The Royal London Hospital, Mile End Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital and Newham University Hospital. Our hospitals are equipped with a wide range of radiological imaging equipment including modern digital radiography and fluoroscopy units, interventional radiological and cardiac angiography suites, spectral CT scanners, mammography units and a variety of dental units in our Dental Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to many aspects of the Department's work which includes testing of radiation and imaging equipment, data handling and analysis, support for research trials, audits and software development work.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Radiation Safety Section provides radiation safety and physics support to users of ionising radiation at a time of rapid development in digital imaging technology, artificial intelligence and expanding clinical applications of radiation. We are a friendly group of physicists and technologists.
You will have the opportunity to gain experience across the spectrum of our work and make contributions, including the testing of radiation and imaging equipment, data handling and analysis, audits and software development work.
You will have a BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in physics or containing a major physics component and an interest in modern digital applications and hold HCPC registration as a clinical scientist.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent.
2. MSc in Radiation Physics or equivalent experience.
3. NHS STP training in medical physics or equivalent experience
4. Registered Clinical Scientist or expercation to achieve registration within 1 year
Desirable criteria
5. Knowledge of the HRA research study approval process
6. Progress towards any of RPA, RWA or MPE portfolios
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Relevant experience in radiation safety applied to the use of ionsing radiation in healthcare and diagnostic radiology physics
8. Able to performance test a wide range of diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment - simple to mid-range systems on own, more complex systems with supervision.
9. Proficient in Excel, Word, Access: able to set up databases and spreadsheets and extract information.
10. Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
11. Able to produce written reports within a defined timescale.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Specialist knowledge in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicine
13. Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of a range of X-ray imaging equipment.
14. Knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
15. Specialist knowledge (MPE level) in radiation and imaging physics as applied in medicine
16. Knowledge of patient dosimetry techniques and software
17. Knowledge of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure and of the image quality requirements for a range of diagnostic imaging procedures
18. Appropriate knowledge of clinical applications of DR equipment and protocols
Desirable criteria
19. Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist area
20. Knowledge of a programming language such as IDL, VisualBasic, C, or experience with database design and use
Skills
Essential criteria
21. Able to understand and operate a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment
22. Able to analyse complex data
23. Able to devise methods of analysing data
24. Able to interpret and apply relevant guidance and legislation
25. Able to work off-site alone according to SOPs and to use initiative in non-standard conditions.
26. Good verbal and written communication skills.
27. Able to communicate complex information to many different groups of staff, i.e. at a range of levels.
Other
Essential criteria
28. Ability to prioritise work and produce work in a timely manner
29. Able to work effectively as a member of a team
30. Occasional requirement to work extended hours
31. Professional approach
32. Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
33. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
34. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
35. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
36. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B1 or higher.
37. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)