Clinical Scientist (Non-Ionising Radiation Physics) | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,488 - £57,802 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6337350/259-6337350RLHCDC |
Summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is currently one of the largest NHS Trust in England and encompasses four hospitals based in Central and East of London. In keeping with the recommendations of the Richards Review of Diagnostics (2020) we are developing a Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital. CDC is part of wider programme to reform & renew the delivery of diagnostics to meet increasing demand for services.CDC will also facilitate patients having their diagnostic tests performed closer to home & within the local community &will be open for 12 hours a day over 7 days a week.
The Barts MR Physics team is looking for a state registered clinical scientist to cover the Ultrasound (US) Physics needs of the Mile End CDC.
Responsibilities entail QA of the CDC ultrasound equipment, US physics teaching & training, & cross-cover for other non-ionising imaging in the CDC in particular the CDC 3 T MRI scanner. The MRI Physics team is comprised of 5 clinical scientists & supports 9 scanners across 5 hospitals. The group extensively supports clinical research & leads on various physics & AI research projects; as such, the successful candidate will be given opportunity to carry out research.
Applications from candidates that can gain state registrations in a timely manner (by 10/24) will be considered. For more details please contact Joe Martin (Deputy Head of MR Physics -joe.martin@nhs.net) or Dr Marc Miquel (Head of MR Physics & Vascular Laboratory –marc.miquel@nhs.net
This position is for the purpose of supporting theCommunity Diagnostics Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, and in particular the Ultra Sound (US) service, including Quality Assurance (QA), protocol optimisation and clinical trial support.
The post-holder will also provide cross-support to non-ionising imaging within the CDC and work closely with the CDC MRI Physicist.
The post-holder will take a key role in the provision of non-ionising radiation physics training & education within the CDC, Barts Health and NEL Education Academy, including supporting the Scientist Training Program (STP).
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Jun 2024