Principal Clinical Scientist & Lead Non Ionising Radiation Protection

Job title:

Principal Clinical Scientist & Lead Non Ionising Radiation Protection

Company

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.Main duties of the jobThe Radiation Protection Team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for LPA qualified clinical scientist to take a leading role in our non-ionising radiation protection services. .UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.All radiation protection team roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will lead delivery of non-ionising radiation protection services and support ionising radiation protection and radiology physics services to Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust and other client sites, to enable them to use non-ionising and ionising radiations safely.They will be appointed as the Trust Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) at UHS and to other organisations, including NHS Trusts, independent healthcare providers, corporate bodies and others. Provide expert advice to all levels of staff.Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.A broad knowledge of radiation protection is also required to support the other functions of the department (X-ray quality assurance, radioactive materials management, auditing of ionising and non-ionising radiation use, providing training to all levels of staff, staff radiation dosimetry)Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will lead delivery of non-ionising radiation protection services and support ionising radiation protection and radiology physics services to Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust and other client sites, to enable them to use non-ionising and ionising radiations safely.They will be appointed as the Trust Laser Protection Adviser (LPA) at UHS and to other organisations, including NHS Trusts, independent healthcare providers, corporate bodies and others. Provide expert advice to all levels of staff.Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.A broad knowledge of radiation protection is also required to support the other functions of the department (X-ray quality assurance, radioactive materials management, auditing of ionising and non-ionising radiation use, providing training to all levels of staff, staff radiation dosimetry)Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge and experienceEssential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Relevant MSc or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of a PC, Keyboard
• Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Logical thinker with ability to set objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.
• Ability to use and develop software (including MS Office).
• Ability to work in an emotionally distressing clinical environment.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual.
• Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences

Desirable

• PhD in a Physics related subject
• Experience of working with quality management systems.
• Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings.
• Publication of scientific papers or other reports.

SkillsEssential

• Advanced analytical thinking
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving
• Record keeping
• Taking the initiative
• Working autonomously
• Working under pressure

Person Specification
Trust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge and experienceEssential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Relevant MSc or equivalent
• Proficient in the use of a PC, Keyboard
• Experience of operating x-ray and laser equipment
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Logical thinker with ability to set objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.
• Ability to use and develop software (including MS Office).
• Ability to work in an emotionally distressing clinical environment.
• Ability to relate to and communicate with a broad range of professional disciplines.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and as an individual.
• Ability to present highly complex data to large and varied audiences

Desirable

• PhD in a Physics related subject
• Experience of working with quality management systems.
• Presentation of scientific papers at professional meetings.
• Publication of scientific papers or other reports.

SkillsEssential

• Advanced analytical thinking
• Collaborative approach
• Communication
• Analytical thinking
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Office skills
• Problem solving
• Record keeping
• Taking the initiative
• Working autonomously
• Working under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
AddressSouthampton General HospitalTremona RoadSouthamptonSO14 2AAEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Southampton

Job date

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:55:26 GMT

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