Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist

Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist

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We are recruiting for a Head of Radiation Protection and Consultant Clinical Scientist who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to patients. The post holder will also support external Trusts under service level agreements. The radiation protection department is part of the wider radiation services team at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and provides specialist scientific advice and technical support to radiology and other imaging users including radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, breast screening, ultrasound and MRI. The Trust is part of the ImageEast network, and the post holder will lead on medical physics contribution to several workstreams. The post holder will act as the lead Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) for the Trust and other staff groups and patients in the Trust and other specified organisations.Main duties

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist, qualified to act as an RPA and MPE in diagnostic radiology with sufficient experience to work at consultant scientist level. You will lead on the provision of radiation protection and scientific support to several Employers including NHS Trusts. You will work alongside local clinical and managerial service leads to ensure statutory obligations related to the safe use of ionising radiation are met. You will line manage senior clinical scientists and technologists and lead on staff development and training, including trainees undertaking the STP programme or equivalent, MPE and RPA training and HSST. Ideally, you will already have MPE and RPA certification; if you are working toward this and can submit a portfolio within twelve months of appointment, we would still like to hear from you.About us

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services, with around 6,000 staff dedicated to delivering patient care. The Trust values flexibility and innovation in how services are delivered. The following hospitals form part of the group: The Lister Hospital (Stevenage), New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII) (Welwyn Garden City), Hertford County Hospital (Hertford), Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC, Northwood).Benefits and terms

Band 8c, Permanent, full-time. Salary £76,965 to £88,682 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement (pro rata minimum £4,552, maximum £5,735). High-Cost Area Supplement eligibility subject to policy. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with service needs.Job responsibilities

Support and maintain the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as part of a growing cancer service; participate in developing cancer services and building on the centre’s reputation, research and patient experience. See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.Person Specification

Essential qualifications and experience include:Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in a relevant subjectRelevant MSc or higher degreeCompletion of IPEM higher training scheme or equivalentHCPC registeredOn the MPE registerPhD in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrated through publications/presentationsExcellent written and spoken EnglishDesirable:HSST or equivalent for eligibility for HSSREssential experience and skills include:Extensive specialised experience in Radiotherapy Physics (treatment analysis, safety, and decision-making under time pressure)Training and practical experience in radiotherapy equipment, treatment planning techniques, brachytherapy and related systemsAbility to line manage staff and lead on change; strong leadership and communication skillsAbility to prioritise and manage own workload; high level of physical dexterity and accuracyProficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to develop software solutions for radiotherapy physicsExperience in presenting at professional conferences and delivering trainingAbility to work independently within professional guidelinesKnowledge of hazards related to ionising and non-ionising radiation and other hazardous materialsKnowledge and regulatory requirements include:Broad knowledge of radiation and Medical Physics; specialist knowledge across Radiotherapy PhysicsAdvanced knowledge of radiotherapy equipment, dosimetry and treatment planning; ability to act as Medical Physics ExpertKnowledge of legislation and standards (IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO9001-200, and related guidelines)Experience with treatment planning systems and awareness of their limitationsCPD evidence and understanding of risk related to treatment planning and equipmentOther information: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) required; UK professional registration required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants should consult NHS Careers for guidance.Employer

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2RN. Website: ..... full job details .....