Clinical Scientist Service Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £66,582 i £77,368 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £66582 - £77368 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leeds, LS1 3EX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9298-26-0099 |
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Responsibilities include all aspects of specialist Radiological Physics services, to which they are assigned by the Head of Section (e.g. safety-testing and calibration of X-ray equipment, risk assessing and dealing with abnormal equipment behaviour, radiation dose assessment for particular patients). The provision of safety frameworks and advice. The post holder will also act as lead Medical Physics expert and will be responsible for all aspects of the services under their management. The post holder is expected to lead, develop, plan and manage their team of staff and the technical and scientific services provided. They will also be responsible for the provision of teaching and training of NHS staff in basic and advanced aspects of the science of Radiological Physics. As and when opportunities arise to do so, she/he is expected to initiate, develop, plan and direct appropriate Research and Development activity within the group. Why you should join our Team The Leeds teaching hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK, as is its Department of Medical Physics and Engineering. The department has a strong track record of innovation both technically and commercially throughout the UK and internationally and provides support for clinical services at Leeds teaching hospitals as well as to other NHS organisations within the region. The post-holder will primarily be based at the Leeds General Infirmary site but, as the role involves support to other NHS trusts, they will be expected to travel to various sites across the region. Enquiries are encouraged to the Head of Department, Dr Robert Farley, email robert.farley1@nhs.net Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. What you will bring to the role Plan, maintain and develop scientific and technical support to diagnostic X-ray imaging, including imaging quality assurance programmes, advice on equipment specification, commissioning new equipment, advice on and measurement of patient doses, and investigation of complex faults that may impact on image quality or patient safety. Ensure physics input is provided to support the work of Radiology departments. Advise Radiology staff on a wide range of complex scientific, technical and clinical issues relevant to the use of X-ray equipment for patient care. Take operational responsibility for the physics services being managed. Ensure that instrument quality assurance and quality control programme for X-ray equipment (such as CT scanners and other complex X-ray systems such as that used for interventional vascular radiology) is correctly carried out to required guidelines and standards. Ensure that all imaging and related equipment is functioning correctly. Ensure that appropriate equipment is available and calibrated, for the monitoring of radiation levels, x-ray parameters and image quality. Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Carry out fault-finding on complex equipment and other complex equipment to determine the cause of subtle or non-reproducible system faults. Liaise with suppliers regarding equipment breakdown, and arrange for the maintenance and servicing of identified items of equipment. Work closely with clinicians, radiographers, technical staff and other physicists for the evaluation and purchase of capital equipment, providing appropriate technical and scientific support. Take responsibility for the acceptance testing and commissioning of such equipment. Ensure cover is arranged to ensure robust Radiological Physics service delivery. Further duties are outlined on the job description attached About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.