Principal Clinical Scientist

Job title:

Principal Clinical Scientist

Company

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Scientific support to diagnostic radiology1.1. Provide a wide range of scientific advice to departments of radiology/cardiology and other users of X-ray equipment, including matters such as patient dosimetry optimisation of radiation dose and image quality, and resolution of problems in these areas.1.2. Take the lead for specific areas of the group’s work (e.g. fluoroscopy, digital radiography, dental etc.) providing in-depth expertise in these areas, driving the group strategy and its implementation e.g. x-ray equipment testing methods.1.3. Undertake critical examinations, commissioning tests and quality control measurements on a wide range of x-ray equipment, to ensure that it is safe to use on patients and is capable of providing the required clinical information. This will involve accurate positioning and methodical use of test objects. Provide written reports and advice to radiographic, clinical and management teams including outside Radiology. Liaise with manufacturers’ representatives where necessary.1.4. Provide specialist technical advice to Radiology Managers and others for the procurement of high capital value complex clinical equipment.1.5. MPE (imaging) experience in radiotherapy will be an advantage and offers the group opportunities. Dependant on group need, it may be that this post holder is expected to learn this support during employment.2. Radiation protection2.1. Provide Radiation Protection Advice to specified Trusts, private hospitals and other health service concerns, to ensure that they meet their statutory obligations under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017. This involves dealing with a wide range of staff including senior Trust managers, Radiology managers, Consultant Radiologists, and radiographers. The advice provided will cover such aspects as the design of x-ray facilities including the calculation of shielding requirements, personal monitoring, measures for staff protection and reviewing and providing written reports to Trust Radiation Protection Committees and employers on compliance with the Regulations.2.2. Provide, on own authority, Medical Physics Expert advice to specified Trusts, private hospitals and other health service concerns, as required by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. This includes the provision of advice on local quality assurance programmes, and measurements and advice to optimise patient dose and image quality.2.3. Contribute to formulating CMPE departmental policy on radiation protection.2.4. RPA experience in radiotherapy will be an advantage and offers the group opportunities. Dependant on group need, it may be that this post holder is expected to learn this support during employment.3. Research and Development3.1. Provide a lead within the section for research and service development in an area of the group’s work (e.g. fluoroscopy, patient dosimetry) and establish and maintain collaborative links with other Hospitals, Universities and Industry for this area.3.2. Undertake research and service development work aimed at both improving the CMPE service and the optimisation of radiological techniques in the health service.3.3. To publish research in internationally recognised peer reviewed research journals and present at national /international meetings.4. Teaching and training4.1. Involvement in and management of aspects of the Department’s teaching commitments, including FRCR, MSC schemes or equivalence, and local and regional radiation protection courses.4.2. Assist in the training and supervision of scientists and technologists and trainees, including acting as supervisor for trainees during their placements within the group. Applicants with appropriate experience at the right level will contribute to HSST supervisor roles.5. Professional5.1. Keep up to date with developments in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protection.5.2. Be involved in relevant national activities and initiatives, including the development of national guidance and playing an active role in national professional organisations.5.3. Maintain state registration as a Clinical Scientist, recognition as Medical Physics Expert and an up-to-date certificate of competence as Radiation Protection Adviser.6. Management6.1. Assist the Group Leader in managing the activities of the Group and in planning services.6.2. Participate in workforce development including selection, recruitment and retention of staff.6.3. Participate in the ISO9001 Quality System for the Group.6.4. Act as day to day manager for physicists and technicians as allocated by the Group Leader and conduct staff appraisals.This job description indicates the duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to meet the present needs of the service. Since from time to time these needs may change it is necessary to recognise that the post-holder must be willing to undertake other and/or different duties that may, after discussion, be assigned by the Director.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria

• Good honours degree in appropriate physical science
• Higher degree (MSc or equivalent)
• State registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as MPE or certificate of competence as RPA (ideally both or expected to gain within reasonable time)

Desirable criteria

• Corporate membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• PhD or equivalent research experience
• LPA certification

ExperienceEssential criteria

• In depth experience of testing X-ray equipment
• Provision of highly specialist scientific support in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection (to RPA and/or MPE level)
• Demonstration of capability for self-motivated working.

Desirable criteria

• Identifying, planning and undertaking research or service development work
• MPE experience in radiotherapy imaging
• RPA experience in radiotherapy
• Supervision and management experience

SkillsEssential criteria

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
• Clear and articulate communicator
• Good interpersonal skills
• Scientific report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Teaching skills
• Ability to position tests tools with precision, routinely
• Analysis & interpretation of investigations/results, drawing conclusions
• Ability to apply health & safety and risk management principles to practical scenarios
• Ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism
• Problem solving
• Resilience

Desirable criteria

• Advanced computer applications such as image analysis and processing
• Ability to produce good publications in scientific journals and conferences.

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Expert knowledge of radiological physics and radiation protection and regulatory framework
• In depth knowledge of X-ray equipment

Desirable criteria

• Basic understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of quality management systems

ValuesEssential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours including respect towards others at all times.
• Patient focused
• Accountability and adherence to HCPC code of conduct

OtherEssential criteria

• Valid car driving licence (we have manual transmission ‘pool cars’ currently but moving to ‘automatic’ in coming years)
• Willing to work flexibly in line with service needs (see notes below).
• Physically able to lift heavy measuring equipment (up to 15 kg)
• Enthusiasm and commitment

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancyAll positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 193.7KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership – Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:54:25 GMT

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