Lead Healthcare Scientist

Career Grade/Lead Clinical Scientist (Band 8a) - 317 NMPCE - FH Diag Rad Protection - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Tyne and Wear We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Scientists with knowledge and experience in diagnostic radiology physics to join our expanding team of clinical scientists and technologists. You will work within one of the largest regional medical physics services in the UK, where you will be appointed as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert to one or more organisations and play a lead role in the development and delivery of diagnostic radiology physics services to a wide range of NHS Trusts and private customers across the north of England. As part of our large and friendly team you will be supported to further develop your skills and interests and participate in the research activity of the department plus a structured HSS equivalence programme which is currently under local development. • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. You will provide expert scientific advice and assistance to clinical users of diagnostic radiology X-ray systems including writing and reviewing scientific and technical reports on equipment performance. You will be appointed as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert to one or more hospitals and also contribute to the department’s extensive teaching programme which includes delivery of the educational component of the Newcastle Modernising Scientific Careers Scientific Training Programme in Medical Physics. Depending on individual interests there will be opportunity to be involved in the wider work of the department including radiation safety and non-ionising radiation physics. Applicants should have a degree in physics, or other appropriate subject, plus an appropriate post-graduate degree at master’s level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience. Applicants should be registered as a clinical scientist and have experience as a diagnostic radiology medical physics expert (MPE) or be in a position to apply for certification as an MPE within 6 months of appointment. Applicants who have appropriate experience but are some way from being able to apply for MPE certification, may be appointable at Band 7 pending certification. Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 2 million patients ‘contacts’ each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. A current UK driving licence is essential as the post involves regular visits to other sites across Cumbria and the northeast of England. Band 8a Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical and organisational strategies within area of expertise Initiates, in collaboration with the line manager, the development and delivery of research and development activities for healthcare advancement Band 7 Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals Actively involved in research and development projects Supervises and trains less experienced staff and trainees Band 7 Salary £43742 - £50056 As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.