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Principal Clinical Scientist, Radiology PhysicsEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustRadiology Physics is part of the expanding Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department, which is raising its profile within the Trust and building networks with other Trusts and Universities. We are committed to providing a high quality, safe and effective service. We are able to offer opportunities for career development and progression within a vibrant, progressive and supportive team.Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Radiology Physics is part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering. We are a diverse, vibrant and dynamic department, well-integrated into the Trust and with representation and support at Care Group level. We provide scientific, technical and regulatory support to X-ray, ultrasound and laser facilities across the Trust.Training and development are actively encouraged and supported. We are able to offer flexible working and opportunities for career development and progression, having secured investment to expand the team. We are based in modern, air-conditioned accommodation with up-to-date desktop IT and video-conferencing facilities, a training room and kitchen area.The current team comprises 10 members of staff, including clinical scientists, clinical technologists, a medical physics radiographer and technical administrator.Recent staff surveys have demonstrated that staff in our department feel valued, listened to and supported in their work. There is a fair, inclusive and positive culture within the team.Main duties of the jobOperate with a high level of autonomy in providing specialised scientific, technical and regulatory expertise, often of a complex nature, to the Trust and other organisations.Plan and manage their own workload and projects; prioritising work appropriately, adapting in response to emerging urgent requests.Work with the Radiology Physics Team Lead to provide a safe, efficient and effective service.Act as at least two of the following three statutory roles:Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for Radiology as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017.Radioactive Waste Adviser as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations.Support the chair of the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee by implementing and auditing legislation and other relevant guidance in radiation protection.Play a key role in teaching, training and developing staff to achieve and maintain competence and work towards accreditation in statutory roles.Initiate and participate in research and development.Be accountable for the work of staff and students who they are supervising.Maintain RPA, MPE, RWA accreditation in accordance with legislation.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Job responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingMSc in a relevant subjectMIPEMHCPC Registration as Clinical ScientistMPE, RPA and RWA CertificationPhD in relevant fieldCSciManagement TrainingClinical Skills and ExperienceExtensive experience working in the field of diagnostic radiology physics and radiation protectionAbility to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to prioritise and manage own workAbility to supervise and manage staffAbility to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competenceHighly developed manual dexterity and the ability to make accurate, precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipmentAbility to work accurately and quickly, applying scientific methods to resolve complex problemsAbility to concentrate on complex problems for prolonged periods when frequently subjected to unpredictable working patternsRecord of Scientific publications in relevant peer reviewed journalsParticipation in national professional affairsProject managementDemonstrable experience working with (and advising on) the safe use of sealed and unsealed sources of ionising radiationSpecialist theoretical and practical knowledge of other imaging modalities (Ultrasound, NM, MRI etc)Demonstrable experience advising on the safe use of lasers and other forms of optical radiationGovernanceReport to the Trust Radiation Advisory Committee.Support the Medical Physics Governance Groups, (Quality & Risk and Finance & Performance)Personal/professional attributesReliable, punctual, flexibleGood interpersonal skills including negotiationAbility to motivate self and othersAbility to work effectively and positively within a teamOther RequirementsTo be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and ValuesAbility to lift medium/heavy test equipment occasionally, greater than 10kgHold a valid UK driving licenceDisclosure 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.East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr