Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics (Band 8b) - Medical Physics - East Kent Hospita[...] Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics
Main area Medical Physics Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours
~ Full time
Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology Physics
Main area Medical Physics Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours
Full time
Flexible working
5 hours per week Job ref 344-0875DCB-G Site Kent and Canterbury Hospital Town Canterbury Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/07/2025 23:59
Radiology Physics is part of the expanding Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which is raising its profile within the Trust and building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We are 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.
Radiology Physics is part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. We are a diverse, vibrant and dynamic department, well-integrated into the Trust and with representation and support at Care Group level. We provide scientific, technical and regulatory support to X-ray, ultrasound and laser facilities across the Trust.
Training and development are actively encouraged and supported. We are able to offer flexible working and opportunities for career development and progression, having secured investment to expand the team. We are based in modern, air-conditioned accommodation with up-to-date desktop IT and video-conferencing facilities, a training room and kitchen area.
The current team comprises 10 members of staff, including clinical scientists, clinical technologists, a medical physics radiographer and technical administrator.
Recent staff surveys have demonstrated that staff in our department feel valued, listened to and supported in their work. Operate with a high level of autonomy in providing specialised scientific, technical and regulatory expertise, often of a complex nature, to the Trust and other organisations.
Plan and manage their own workload and projects; prioritising work appropriately, adapting in response to emerging urgent requests.
Work with the Radiology Physics Team Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.
Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Radiology as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017
Radioactive Waste Adviser as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
Play a key role in teaching, training and developing staff to achieve and maintain competence and work towards accreditation in statutory roles.
Initiate and participate in research and development.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Qualifications and Training
HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
PhD in relevant field
Management Training
Extensive experience working in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection
Highly developed manual dexterity and the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment
Ability to work accurately and quickly, applying scientific methods to resolve complex problems
Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
Project management
Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of other imaging modalities (Ultrasound, NM, MRI etc)
Support the Medical Physics Governance Groups, (Quality & Risk and Finance & Performance)
Reliable, punctual, flexible
Ability to lift medium/heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kg
Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
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