Healthcare Scientist (Ionising Radiation)
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for a Band 7 Healthcare Scientist to work with the Radiology Physics Department at University Hospitals Dorset. Final year STP trainees in DR/RP will be considered for appointment and B6 and supported to complete their training.
Base Location: Poole Hospital, cross site working will be required
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- Quality Assurance of ionising radiation imaging equipment
- Guidance and advice in radiation protection
- Teaching and training of other staff groups and trainees/apprentices
- Participate in IRR & IR(ME)R audits
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good honours degree in Physics or related subject and / or equivalent knowledge / experience.
- Relevant M.Sc. and successful completion of the STP training scheme in an appropriate specialism, or equivalent.
- Registration with the HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years working / training in appropriate specialism/s within Medical Physics (includes the STP scheme or equivalent).
- Knowledge & experience of appropriate ionising radiations legislation, QC and optimisation techniques.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents, spreadsheets and databases and extract information. Able to use specialized software to analyse complex data. Much of the complex imaging equipment used is software based.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of risks arising from a range of imaging techniques.
- Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure
Language
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH15 2JB
