Job summary A new opportunity has arisen within the Radiation Protection Service Cardiff (RPSC) for two Senior Clinical Scientists in Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology. Whilst this post requires HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, we would accept applications from those who are close to the end of their training, and also those who would need to undertake training via Route 2 to achieve registration. A successful candidate who did not yet hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist would be employed under Annex 21 until they achieve registration. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder, working across diagnostic radiology and radiation protection specialities, provides scientific support to ensure that diagnostic radiology examinations involving x-rays are properly optimised and to assist Velindre University NHS Trust and client organisations in complying with prevailing radiation protection legislation. Services are delivered to a client base located largely in SE Wales but includes Breast Test Wales (BTW) at all of its locations across Wales. This involves practical involvement in measurement, calculation, advice, quality assurance and development across all diagnostic radiology modalities but with a particular emphasis upon compliance with radiation protection legislation. The post holder will travel independently to sites across Wales, some of which are in remote locations. The post holder provides support to the activities of the Trust's Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and provides scientific support to diagnostic radiology, under the direction of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE). Areas of activity include delivery of scientific support to Breast Test Wales and other customers of the Radiation Protection Service, calculating shielding requirements for new projects in diagnostic radiology, performing commissioning and routine checks upon diagnostic radiological equipment, preparing radiation reviews of research ethics applications and assisting in the process of optimising the radiological examination. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Job description Job responsibilities Detailed description of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities Detailed description of the role can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc Medical Physics or equivalent Either, one of the following: i.Successful completion of the National School of Healthcare Scientists STP scheme ii.Association of Clinical Scientists certificate of attainment iii.UK HCPC Clinical Scientist Registration to practise Medical Physics, but for non-UK candidates the certainty of obtaining it Or, ability to achieve registration as a Clinical Scientist through Route 2 training via Annex 21 of Agenda for Change Desirable PhD in Medical Physics Publication record in diagnostic radiology physics Knowledge Essential oHealth & Safety principles and practice oA good overview of the place of physics in diagnostic imaging oBasic anatomy & physiology oAdvanced Radiation Physics oAdvanced Mathematics oPrinciples and practice of data analysis, aggregation of uncertainties, and statistic oPrinciples of physics research methods oProgramming & Systems Desirable Appreciation of the radiobiological basis of radiation protection Cancer induction by radiation- principles and facts Understanding of the physics and technology of diagnostic radiological equipment Limitations & pitfalls of radiation dosimetry, calculation and computation Radiation Protection in diagnostic radiology Quality Assurance schemes and principles in diagnostic radiology Eligibility to hold MIPEM or equivalent status Experience Essential Use of all types of diagnostic radiological equipment and proficient in their testing Desirable Experience of working in a breast screening program environment Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Screening R&D off one's own initiative Experience of preparing radiation reviews of research ethics applications Skills and Attirbutes Essential Ease of maths calculations Able to develop the subject using peer acceptable procedures Good written documentation of projects and procedures Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills Proven ability with computer s/w, and its modification, e.g. able to create complex scientific programs and spreadsheets Desirable Proven ability to develop the physics of diagnostic radiology Good at option appraisals of complex alternatives Good planning and organisation Use of dose meters and their software Advanced computer analysis, data manipulation and its display Ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Flexible working when required, which may be outside core hours The ability to travel all over Wales visiting remote sites with the possibility of undertaking overnight stays where appropriate Experience of working in a radiation environment Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards Person Specification Qualifications Essential MSc Medical Physics or equivalent Either, one of the following: i.Successful completion of the National School of Healthcare Scientists STP scheme ii.Association of Clinical Scientists certificate of attainment iii.UK HCPC Clinical Scientist Registration to practise Medical Physics, but for non-UK candidates the certainty of obtaining it Or, ability to achieve registration as a Clinical Scientist through Route 2 training via Annex 21 of Agenda for Change Desirable PhD in Medical Physics Publication record in diagnostic radiology physics Knowledge Essential oHealth & Safety principles and practice oA good overview of the place of physics in diagnostic imaging oBasic anatomy & physiology oAdvanced Radiation Physics oAdvanced Mathematics oPrinciples and practice of data analysis, aggregation of uncertainties, and statistic oPrinciples of physics research methods oProgramming & Systems Desirable Appreciation of the radiobiological basis of radiation protection Cancer induction by radiation- principles and facts Understanding of the physics and technology of diagnostic radiological equipment Limitations & pitfalls of radiation dosimetry, calculation and computation Radiation Protection in diagnostic radiology Quality Assurance schemes and principles in diagnostic radiology Eligibility to hold MIPEM or equivalent status Experience Essential Use of all types of diagnostic radiological equipment and proficient in their testing Desirable Experience of working in a breast screening program environment Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Diagnostic Radiology and Breast Screening R&D off one's own initiative Experience of preparing radiation reviews of research ethics applications Skills and Attirbutes Essential Ease of maths calculations Able to develop the subject using peer acceptable procedures Good written documentation of projects and procedures Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills Proven ability with computer s/w, and its modification, e.g. able to create complex scientific programs and spreadsheets Desirable Proven ability to develop the physics of diagnostic radiology Good at option appraisals of complex alternatives Good planning and organisation Use of dose meters and their software Advanced computer analysis, data manipulation and its display Ability to speak Welsh Other Essential Flexible working when required, which may be outside core hours The ability to travel all over Wales visiting remote sites with the possibility of undertaking overnight stays where appropriate Experience of working in a radiation environment Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Velindre Cancer Centre Address Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2TL United Kingdom Employer's website