Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Scientist in Imaging & Radiation Protection - Clinical & Radiation Physics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 216-DH-C7058065
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist in Imaging & Radiation Protection
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Provide clinical scientific and radiation protection services in support of uses of ionising radiation
Participate in service development and improvement. Initiate and contribute to research and development projects.
Appointment at Band 6 would be considered for those with less experience with a modified job description.
Main duties of the job
To support the Clinical and Radiation Physics service within Diagnostic radiography.
Undertake quality control tests on imaging equipment (i.e. CT scanners, general x-ray, dental and interventional radiology) and other associated equipment to the relevant standards. Support Radiation Protection Advisers and Medical Physics Experts in providing a high quality and effective radiation protection service.
Involvement in teaching and training of a range of staff groups including to external customers such as FRCR and University of Plymouth.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Specialist Duties / Appointed Expert
1.1 HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist Specialising in Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation protection
2. Other Clinical Scientific
This section to include responsibilities for other aspects of clinical scientific work in support of Imaging with Ionising Radiations
2.1 Analyse data and make professional judgments based on the findings to inform safe and appropriate clinical use of the equipment.
2.2 Maintain and develop protocols and procedures for testing of x-ray equipment, for both the high level physics tests, and routine testing carried out by radiographers in other departments, in accordance with regional and national guidelines, to satisfy legislative requirements.
2.3 Develop and maintain IT solutions for departmental activities. This includes development and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases, simple networking and specialist analytical tools.
2.4 In liaison with the Medical Physics Expert(s) and senior staff from other departments, assist in drafting specifications for, and in the evaluation of, major items of radiological equipment.
2.5 Provide written and oral reports to staff and customers providing advice and interpretation where required.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Honours degree in a relevant subject [e.g. Physics] or equivalent or equivalent level of proven knowledge & demonstrable experience
- HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced proven knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
- Advanced proven knowledge of physics of imaging in Medicine
Desirable criteria
- Record of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
- Advanced proven knowledge of the physics of digital image detectors
Aptitiude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Able to make judgements on test results and report interpretation to customers
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Kate de Burgh
- Job title
- Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 433879
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