Diagnostic Radiology Clinical Scientist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

We are looking for clinical scientists or medical physicists interested in radiation protection and/or radiology, to join our small but growing team at this exciting time as we expand to cover the regional Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs).

We are looking to recruit to either a Band 7 role or a Band 8a. If someone has suitable experience for the Band 8a then this is available, otherwise we offer a great opportunity to provide the training and experience for a Band 7 to progress. Or a suitable Band 6 looking to develop into a Band 7 role.

So, if you are looking for an opportunity that gives you the support and room to develop, then please apply today.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out a clinical scientist role for Diagnostic Imaging work carried out across the Mid and South Essex Group (MSE).
• Assist in routine and non-routine diagnostic quality assurance and control across the MSE.
• Assist in commissioning of new equipment.
• Provide Clinical Scientist support to all sites and private providers the team supports.
• Develop additional skills/train other staff creating resilience in the team.
• Investigate and calculate patient and staff dose incidents.
• Assist with research applications for trials within the MSE.
• Assist with audits and departmental reviews.
• Assist with risk assessments and local rules.
• Assist with controlled area assessments, room design and safety measures.
• Develop skills or offer support within the fields of MRI and Laser protection if interested.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this fantastic opportunity, please see full job description. We look forward to receiving your application today.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1st Degree in physical science

Desirable criteria

• Masters degree in a physical science
• Registered clinical scientist with the HCPC

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working in radiation protection/diagnostic radiology
• Extensive experience at Band 6 level or above

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Radiation Protection clinical scientist - CSS - MSE B7 - B8A (PDF, 688.5KB)
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