About this role
Job summary
The Leicester Radiation Safety Service (LRSS) aims to ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and staff who come into contact with sources of both Ionising and Non-Ionising radiation. A wide range of safety and quality assurance activities, including training courses, are provided by physicists and technical staff, related to lasers, MRI, UV phototherapy and ultrasound. Staff also advice on the application of relevant legislation and develop processes and procedures, for applying best practice methods and regularity compliance.
This post holder provides scientific support for Non-Ionising Radiation. The post holder may not have specialist knowledge in all areas of Non-Ionising radiation, but will have specialist knowledge preferably in MRI, or at least in lasers, UV, or ultrasound within the hospital environment. The post holder will apply a broad range of scientific skills, knowledge and experience and will liaise closely with scientific, medical, technical, nursing and other staff, to ensure the delivery of safe services using Non-Ionising radiation. The post holder will liaise with staff in a large number of departments across the Trust, will visit external organisations, and will work to develop research interests in their area of specialism.
Main duties of the job
Assist in implementing legislation associated with all forms of Non-Ionisingradiation across the Trust including Control of Electromagnetic Fields at WorkRegulations 2016 and Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at WorkRegulations 2010. The post holder is required to be up to date with currentlegal requirements, will analyse current practice against these requirementsand make recommendations regarding alterations to practice and procedures. Assist in providing advice and support from queries by telephone, email andother means in line with the departments procedures and processes Develop expertise within Non-Ionising radiation and potentially ionisingradiation. Take a lead for one or more areas of service provision with the support ofsenior staff.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
Assist in planning the protection required for new installations, under thesupervision of the appropriate adviser. Be involved, as and when necessary, in research within Non-Ionisingradiation Take part in regular audit of The Medical physics Quality Management System Undertake clinical audit as agreed and directed by the appropriate safetyspecialist Undertake R&D in collaboration with clinical staff and other researchers, inaccordance with the priorities of the directorate. Advise and assist clinicians insetting up clinical trial protocols. Ensure R&D projects and clinical trials areperformed safely and legally, and comply with the diverse range of legislationrelating to the production and use of radioactive materials
Person Specification
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Training & Qualifications Essential
Good Honours Degree in Physics or equivalent. MSc in Medical Physics or relevant qualification or experience.
Desirable
Registered as a Clinical Scientist specialising in INIR, or is able to complete training for registration within 1 year.
Experience Essential
Good knowledge of Physics principles. Basic knowledge of Non-Ionising radiation legislation in healthcare and biomedical research Working understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, Working understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, Basic knowledge of the techniques employed when using Non -Ionising radiation within the hospital environment Basic knowledge for the measurement of Non -Ionising radiation sources Practical experience with use of equipment, to assess safety and performance of Non -Ionising radiation devices. Knowledge of wider clinical issues and their implications for Non - Ionising radiation. Understanding patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure Able to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information.
Desirable
Some experience in interpreting different situations and carrying out risk assessments in areas with Non-Ionising radiation hazards Basic experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of equipment generating Non -Ionising radiation Experience working in hospital environments, in the following areas would be highly desirable: o MRI o Lasers o UV o Ultrasound Experience with: o Image processing software o Data analysis o Programming skills, particularly using Python or Matlab
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Present complex scientific and technical concepts and results to national or international scientific audiences Effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse hospital staff groups. Able to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Able to communicate with patients / public, applicable to specialist area.
Desirable
Teach scientific concepts to physics students and other trainees
Analytical and Judgement skills Essential
Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which require a base level of theoretical knowledge An understanding of risk assessment and control measures required to protect patient and staff from Non -Ionising Radiation exposures. Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Prioritise and manage own work Exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence Effectively work as a team member
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Skills Essential
Manual dexterity: ability to make accurate measurements using sophisticated testing equipment Able to lift medium weight testing instrument cases, sometimes upstairs. Able to concentrate frequently and for prolonged periods when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing circumstances Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: o Magnetic Resonance Imaging o Artificial Optical Radiation o Ionising radiation o Infected material o Electrical hazards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)