Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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.