RPA/RWA - Radiation Protection Service Principal Clinical Scientist

• Fulfil the role of RPA and RWA for the Trust and for NHS and private healthcare providers and educational establishments in the region under service level agreements.
• Operational management of a range of RPA/RWA scientific and technical support services, including an environmental TLD service, an instrument test and examination service, sealed source leak test services.
• Participate in radiation safety governance and provide compelling advice to radiation safety committees in the Trust and NHS Trusts in the region.
• Undertake complex calculations for: - the specification of radiation shielding
• employees and members of the public exposed in hospital buildings.
• members of the public exposed to hospital discharges.
• radiation incidents and accidents
• exposure to radon

• Provide line management to a small team of scientific staff.

Essential

• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Honours degree in Physical Science at 1st or 2(ii) level or equivalent
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Postgraduate degree in Medical Physics or relevant subject area
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical scientist

Desirable

• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Accredited as RPA and/or RWA by RPA2000
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) PhD or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise in Radiological Physics / Imaging

Essential

• (Band 8a & Band 8b) The direct provision of radiation safety advice and scientific services to users of radioactive substances. Significant evidence of scientific activity and proven ability in radiation protection.
• (Band 8b) Evidence of highly developed specialist training and practical experience in the provision of advice and services for the safe use of radioactive substances in healthcare: -diagnostic nuclear medicine -molecular radiotherapy -laboratories -Accredited by RPA 2000 as RPA and RWA.
• (Band 8a) Evidence of highly developed specialist training and practical experience in the provision of advice and services for the safe use of radioactive substances in healthcare: -diagnostic nuclear medicine -molecular radiotherapy -laboratories -Accredited by RPA 2000 as RPA and/or RWA, or able to demonstrate evidence of experience sufficient to apply for accreditation in a short timeframe.
• (Band 8b) Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the applicable legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to radioactive substance radiation safety.
• (Band 8a) Significant theoretical and practical knowledge of the applicable legislation, standards and guidelines relevant to radioactive substance radiation safety.
• (Band 8b) A significant understanding of radiation safety governance and demonstrable ability in conveying complex messages to Trust management. -Ability to performan complex analysis. -Plan complex activities in relation to radiation protection provision and governance. -Manage staff workload / plans to deliver a wide range of scientific services.
• (Band 8a) Understanding of radiation safety governance and demonstrable ability in conveying complex messages to Trust management. -Ability to performan complex analysis. -Plan complex activities in relation to radiation protection provision and governance. -Manage staff workload / plans to deliver a wide range of scientific services.
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Evidence of scientific activity and ability to work in a busy radiation protection service. across many sites Manage staff Schedule workloads)
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Ability to act as an effective RPA and RWA. -Communicate complex scientific and legislative information to Chief Executives, Sentior Trust Managers, Clinical Staff and colleagues
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience in research resulting in presentation of results via written scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and oral presentation at approved scientific meetings

Desirable

• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Ability to convey complex messages to Trust management.
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience in implementation of quality standards and development of standard operating procedures and protocols. -Perform complex scientific measurements using a range of complex scientific instrumentation. -Analyse, interpret and report outcomes.
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience in staff training and teaching on formal courses
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Evidence of delivery of radiation protection training to general Trust staff up to delivery of post-graduate level lextures/training.
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Competence in scientific computing and IT relevant to the post
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience in the audit of radiation safety services
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience of staff management
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience of managing the provision of radiation safety services.
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Experience of translational research and service development

Essential

• (Band 8a & 8b) Able to communicate complex facts and details to a wide range of professional groups both verbally and in writing
• (Band 8a & 8b) Ability to analyse complex data and from this, present conclusions in a manner appropriate to the intended audience
• (Band 8a & 8b) High standard of numeracy, literacy and technical understanding
• (Band 8a & 8b) Ability to concentrate on complex data, while managing frequent interruptions by other staff / colleagues.
• (Band 8a & 8b) Can perform services risk assessments, identify risk mitigations and necessary
• (Band 8a & 8b) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Can advise on and effectively use PPE in areas of radiation exposure/contamination

Desirable

• (Band 8a & 8b) Experience of service management
• (Band 8a & 8b) Evidence of training in management practices
• (Band 8a & 8b) Experience of research and development relevant to the services delivered
• (Band 8a & 8b) Experience of service improvement and relevant methodologies
• (Band 8b) Experience of managing budgets and reporting to Finance managers.

Essential

• (Band 8a & Band 8B) Flexible attitude to working hours. Ability to deal with competing priorities and to organise self and team members to deliver outputs to multiple deadlines. X Application Form / Interview
• (Band 8a & Band 8b) Car driver / Owner or access to alternative and willingness to travel to other sites