Job summary
- Main area
- Radiation Physics
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-HS020-0525
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Scientist (Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection)
Band 7
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An opportunity for has arisen for a Clinical Scientist to join our friendly and expanding Radiation Physics team here in Swansea.
We provide support and expert advice in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection (X-rays, radioactive materials, and optical sources) to a wide range of departments throughout the Health Board including radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. Our services are also provided to a number of other NHS and commercial establishments throughout South-West Wales.
The service is based in Singleton hospital which is set in mature parkland overlooking Swansea Bay beach.
Although HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist is desirable, applications are also welcome from pre-registration candidates currently enrolled on STP, Route 2 or Equivalence for consideration as a developmental role at a lower band.
Main duties of the job
The Service forms part of a large, modern and well-integrated Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. The Department has strong links with the adjacent Swansea University and offers accredited training for Clinical Scientists following STP.
As part of a large sub-regional service, the successful applicant will contribute to a wide variety of work activities, including a comprehensive X-ray equipment quality assurance programme, and patient dosimetry and optimisation programme. Skills will be developed by supporting our accredited Medical Physics Experts, Radiation Protection Advisers and Radioactive Waste Adviser and by contributing to a range of diagnostic radiology and radiation safety projects including a new PET-CT facility currently under construction at Singleton hospital.
Please note that ability to speak Welsh is not essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in TRAC.
The post holder will have excellent opportunities for career progression within the field of Radiation Physics, being provided with paths for advancement and growth leading to appointment as Medical Physics Expert and potentially other certified expert roles including Radiation Protection Adviser, Radioactive Waste Adviser, and Laser Protection Adviser.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters in Medical Physics or Equivalent (such as route 2 training)
- HCPC
- Good knowledge of ionising radiation legislation and guidance
- Good knowledge of performance assessment of radiological imaging equipment
Desirable criteria
- PhD or equivalent evidence of research training and experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in medical physics, majority of which in radiological imaging
- Performance assessment of radiological imaging equipment
Desirable criteria
- Supervision of other staff/ students
- Teaching experience at post graduate level
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to supervise work of junior staff
- Ability to manage resources effectively including conflicting work demands by being adept at prioritising tasks.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel
- Able to work flexible hours
- Able to push/pull trolleys or similar
- Able to work alone and unsupervised
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Evans
- Job title
- Head of Radiation Physics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 285840
- Additional information
Department visits are encouraged
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