Principal Clinical Scientist & Lead Non Ionising Radiation Protection

Job title:

Principal Clinical Scientist & Lead Non Ionising Radiation Protection

Company

NHS

Job description

University 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.Date posted19 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number188-CL310924Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalTremona RoadSouthamptonSO14 2AAJob 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 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)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 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

Expected salary

£53755 – 60504 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:22:24 GMT

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