Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.

The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
• Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology
• State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist

Desirable

• MSc Audiology
• Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation
• Management / leadership training and qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent CPD activities
• Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context
• Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
• Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR
• Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD.
• Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
• Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy

Desirable

• Previous line-management experience
• Previous NHS experience

Personal Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs
• Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
• Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands

Technical skills

Essential

• Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and will also be required to undertake clinics in Banbury and at other locations around the county including Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.

The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
• Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology
• State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist

Desirable

• MSc Audiology
• Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation
• Management / leadership training and qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent CPD activities
• Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context
• Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
• Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR
• Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD.
• Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
• Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy

Desirable

• Previous line-management experience
• Previous NHS experience

Personal Skills / Knowledge

Essential

• High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs
• Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
• Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands

Technical skills

Essential

• Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with HCPC or AHCS
• MSc or BAAT 1&2 with equivalent MSc level training
• 3 years post grad clinical experience

Desirable

• Clinical Scientist (Audiology)
• Leadership training

clinical

Essential

• 3 years post grad experience or equivalent clinical experience
• expereince working in complex adult audiology
• delivering audit and action plans
• delivering service development
• leading individuals

Desirable

• presenting research
• leading teams
• vestibular MDT

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Park Practice

9 Broadwater Way

Eastbourne

BN22 9PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification

To work as a valued member of the Nuclear Medicine Physics team, based within the Royal Brompton Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department performing on-site activities and work at/for additional clinical group sites/ other organisations (as required) including the PET department at 77 Wimpole Street and Harefield Hospital Nuclear Medicine Department.

To perform a range of clinical technical activities involving specialist equipment quality control testing, auditing, research and development, image and data computer analysis/ processing, interpretation of diagnostic test results and radiation safety tasks in order to contribute to safe and effective patient diagnosis and treatment, the development of clinical services and optimised use of ionising radiation.

To provide specialist scientific, technical and radiation safety services, as directed by the Head of Nuclear Medicine Physics/ RPA/ MPE/ RWA.

To act as an operator as defined by IR(ME)R on completion of satisfactory training and competence assessment.

To work towards registration as a Clinical Scientist.

Please see the Job Description /Person Specification for more information

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Meets Education and Qualifications Criteria- Postgraduate diploma in Medical Physics/ Radiation Physics or equivalent subject

Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake measurements and validation of results.
• Able to comprehend and follow complex verbal and written instructions and procedures
• Good verbal and written communication and presentational skills
• An interest in data analysis, image processing and software systems

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of team work

Desirable

• Healthcare/ patients/ people experience

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Demonstrates care and empathy
• Willing to handle and use radioactivity
• Positive attitude to work

OTHER

Essential

• Willingness to be a classified radiation worker under IRR17 (in conjunction with many other members of the Nuclear Medicine team)
• Willingness to travel to other sites
• Willingness to work out of hours occasionally

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

Sydney Street

London

SW3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent for example MSc or equivalent level qualification in Audiology with Certificate of Competence in Audiology (CAC or equivalent).
• *Registered Clinical scientist or Clinical Physiologist HCPC, or AHCS registered in appropriate Modality
• *Relevant and appropriate level of post qualification experience
• *Demonstrable paediatric experience

Desirable

• *Membership of BAA, BSA
• *Evidence of clinical competency for example M level in paediatric experience with a complex patient caseload, and a variety of advanced testing methods.

Experience

Essential

• *Post qualification experience in Audiology
• *Knowledge of BSA and BAA clinical guidance and recommended procedures
• *Knowledge kept up to date through regular CPD
• *Knowledge of routine and non-routine diagnostic audiology assessment procedures, their interpretation and their implications for patient management
• *Advanced knowledge and experience in paediatric audiology, including rehabilitation of hearing-impaired infants and children to include those with complex needs.
• *Demonstrable experience in the relevant clinical areas and evidence of clinical competency with a complex patient caseload

Desirable

• *Knowledge of the IQIPs criteria
• *Knowledge of referral criteria for CI
• *Participation in research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Able to select, order and take impressions for appropriate types of ear moulds, and to modify ear moulds as required.
• *Able to select and fit appropriate models of hearing aid using appropriate methods for fitting and verification of hearing aid characteristics, including REM and RECD measures
• *Good IT skills. Knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
• *Experience with at least one audiology patient record keeping software package, preferably Audit Base.
• *Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to explain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including patients and relatives, scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers.
• *Highly developed co--ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
• *Ability to work under pressure with emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work
• *Good attendance record
• *Good personal organisation skills
• *Possess a full category driving licence

Desirable

• *Diagnostic hearing assessment of babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screen Program including Auditory Brainstem Assessment, Otoacoustic Emissions, and High Frequency Tympanometry
• *Objective diagnostic assessment of older children under sedation or general anaesthetic
• *Assessment and rehabilitation of complex needs paediatric cases with auditory processing disorder/tinnitus/ hyperacusis /nonorganic hearing loss
• *Make formal presentations to groups of colleagues and other health professionals
• *Demonstrable ability to lead others

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients of all ages. The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults.

The post holder will work as an independent clinical audiologist routinely undertaking the following tasks:

• Undertake full audiological assessment of children and adults, to include routine cases.
• Analyse test results and other assessment data to determine differential diagnosis, the need for medical opinion and/or to decide on treatment options.
• Develop, arrange and implement induvial treatment plans for adult and paediatric patients in a person centred way.
• Select, programme and evaluate hearing aids for patients to include the provision of specialised audiological and related services
• Within the above duties select, administer and interpret wide range of diagnostic tests, structured assessments and treatment plans.
• Record clinical observations and test results, maintaining database entries of clinical findings.
• Provide complex and sensitive information and advice to patients and carers.
• Prepare audiological reports containing findings on assessment and review with recommendations and advice based on clinical observations, assessment and knowledge for other professional colleagues and patients.
• Liaise with large multidisciplinary teams for professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well coordinated service in line with local and national requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining CPD to maintain registration.

The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification
• Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering
• BAA accredited Certificate to Practice
• Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states and work effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workloads and cover a busy and varied caseload
• Good written communication skills
• Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work at outreach clinics as required

Desirable

• British Sign Language qualification

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

317 01 Freeman Hospital

Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the management, governance and performance oversight of the Trust's multi-million-pound Managed Equipment Service (MES) contract, ensuring delivery of contractual obligations, service standards and value-for-money outcomes.

• Acting as the Trust's principal day-to-day commercial lead, managing supplier relationships, contract performance, financial oversight and complex contractual negotiations.

• Providing specialist commercial and contractual advice to senior leaders, identifying risks, opportunities and service improvements to support strategic decision-making.

• Playing a key role in the procurement, negotiation and mobilisation of the successor MES contract, helping shape the future of imaging infrastructure services at UHS.

What Experience/Skills Are Needed:

• Significant experience managing complex commercial contracts, outsourced services or managed service arrangements.

• Experience of supplier relationship management, contract governance and performance management, including the use of KPIs and service level agreements.

• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret contractual, financial and performance information and make evidence-based recommendations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships across a complex organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Certificate (IBMS) or equivalent
• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Significant, demonstrable, postgraduate practical, technical and theoretical experience in relevant clinical laboratory discipline
• In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
• Thorough knowledge of Laboratory Health and Safety arrangements
• In depth working knowledge and competency in laboratory bench areas, as appropriate
• Sound knowledge of common IT programme and excellent keyboard and IT skills
• Experience of interviewing and recruiting staff
• Ability to initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development
• Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing systems and processes to initiate change in laboratory practice
• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential group

Desirable

• Management Training
• Chartered Scientist
• Member of Professional Body
• Ability to perform technically advanced procedures as applicable
• An understanding of quality assurance procedures
• Experience of working in different laboratories
• Experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Clinical Scientist youll perform the full range of routine embryological duties including ICSI and embryo biopsy. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and providing our patients with the best possible treatment experience and as a team giving each patient the very best chance of success. You will form part of the scientific leadership team and contribute to the safe and effective running of the laboratory service. As part of the Care Fertility family, your role will embody the organisations core values of Compassion, Collaboration and Expertise.

See JD attached for full duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within a clinical embryology laboratory.
• Competence in core embryology procedures including ICSI.
• Experience working within quality management and governance frameworks.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to fertility services.

Desirable

• Experience of embryo biopsy.
• Experience supporting service development initiatives.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.
• Involvement in research, innovation or quality improvement projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong understanding of laboratory governance and quality systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and scientific practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.

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.

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

CARE Fertility

Address

Care Fertility

67 The Avenue

Northampton

NN1 5BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.carefertility.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
• Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe

Desirable

• Have or be working towards RPA or RWA certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
• Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of quality systems

Skills

Essential

• Able to write complex information in an accurate and concise way.
• Able to self-manage and to manage others.
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise and communicate to all grades of Trust employees and management.

Desirable

• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Kent Oncology Centre

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics, you will:

• Provide expert support in X-ray quality assurance and radiation protection advice for diagnostic radiology services.
• Work closely with Medical Physics Experts (MPEs) and Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs), contributing to critical safety testing, patient dose optimisation, and compliance with legislation.
• Lead the local Quality Control programme with the support of senior colleagues.
• Play a key role in training and mentoring trainee Clinical Scientists and Technologists, sharing your expertise to develop the next generation.
• Be actively involved in research, development, and service improvement projects, with opportunities to present your work nationally and internationally.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Physics or other relevant subject, or equivalent
• Relevant higher degree (eg MSc, MPhil, PhD) or equivalent
• Has completed and passed the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent, or on track to complete within six months of appointment.
• Is, or is working towards state registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of the full range of Medical Physics work
• Significant knowledge and experience of:
• The use of highly complex Diagnostic X-ray equipment (>£50,000) and highly complex specialist testing equipment and techniques employed to measure safety and performance of radiological equipment
• Interpretation and judgement of measurements to ensure compliance of equipment with legislation and guidance

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see the attached JD

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Skills and Knowledge

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.

Personal Qualities

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

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder is responsible for:

Participating in the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments

Participating in radiation dosimetry, quality assurance and calibration of radiotherapy equipment.

Participating in the provision of the Radiotherapy Treatment Planning service.

Exercising responsibilities in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER2017).

Participating in the research and development activities of the department

Participating in teaching, training and staff development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good B.Sc.(Hons) degree
• MSc in Medical Physics (or related subject)
• IPEM Part II training, STP training or ACS certificate of attainment, or equivalent.
• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

Desirable

• PhD in Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent scientific experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide area of radiotherapy physics (for example that accrued from national 3 year training scheme or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of ionising radiation
• In depth experience of modern external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques
• Knowledge and experience in the use of specialist testing and measurement equipment to monitor the performance and safety of modern radiotherapy treatment machines.
• Specialist Knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for radiotherapy physics practices.
• Specialist Knowledge of clinical procedures in radiotherapy
• Knowledge of physical and radiological anatomy and disease states relevant to Oncology practice
• Knowledge of patient and staff risks arising from exposure to ionising radiation
• Broad knowledge of other areas of medical physics e.g. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and Ultrasound
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or operator error
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, national standards, professional codes of practice and other guidelines.
• Understanding of hazards posed by and precautions needed with ionising and non-ionising radiation and electrical, material, biological and mechanical hazards
• Knowledge of external beam treatment planning systems and algorithms, including necessary quality assurance procedures.
• Registered for Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Experience of various Radiotherapy Clinical Trials
• Experience of managing projects
• Experience of working in or supporting research in the clinical environment
• Experience in teaching and training.
• Aria/Eclipse experience
• Corporate Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact: Dr Robert Farley

Head of Medical Physics & Engineering

[email protected]

Shortlisting date: Friday 29/10/26

Interview date: Monday 16/11/26

What you will bring to the role Plan, maintain and develop scientific and technical support to diagnostic X-ray imaging, including imaging quality assurance programmes, advice on equipment specification, commissioning new equipment, advice on and measurement of patient doses, and investigation of complex faults that may impact on image quality or patient safety.

Ensure physics input is provided to support the work of Radiology departments. Advise Radiology staff on a wide range of complex scientific, technical and clinical issues relevant to the use of X-ray equipment for patient care. Take operational responsibility for the physics services being managed.

Ensure that instrument quality assurance and quality control programme for X-ray equipment (such as CT scanners and other complex X-ray systems such as that used for interventional vascular radiology) is correctly carried out to required guidelines and standards. Ensure that all imaging and related equipment is functioning correctly.

Ensure that appropriate equipment is available and calibrated, for the monitoring of radiation levels, x-ray parameters and image quality.

Investigate and resolve complex equipment problems. Carry out fault-finding on complex equipment and other complex equipment to determine the cause of subtle or non-reproducible system faults. Liaise with suppliers regarding equipment breakdown, and arrange for the maintenance and servicing of identified items of equipment. Work closely with clinicians, radiographers, technical staff and other physicists for the evaluation and purchase of capital equipment, providing appropriate technical and scientific support. Take responsibility for the acceptance testing and commissioning of such equipment.

Ensure cover is arranged to ensure robust Radiological Physics service delivery.

Further duties are outlined on the job description attached

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

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Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select the apply option to view the full job description.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiological Science
• HCPC Registration Clinical Science
• Post-MSc specialist training qualification of equivalent (appropriate for HCPC registration

Desirable

• formal management training to HECert level

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience within specialist field of acoustic implantation
• Evidence of CPD appropriate for registration as CS
• working knowledge of NHS Management structure, policy, operation and provision
• Experience of using quality control and QA techniques, both clinically and managerially
• experience of team leadership
• knowledge and experience of leading service developments, R&D project management, service oriented research, clinical audit, supervision & appraisal

Desirable

• experience of managing a clinic area, working autonomously and evidence of input to MDT and multi-agency groups
• knowledge of wider NHS policy issues, health planning
• lecturing to peers and other healthcare professionals
• areas of special interest with reputation for such from peers

Skills

Essential

• clinical skills in assessment and management of adults/paeds for acoustic implants (inc complex cases)
• applies knowledge to make judgments on complete problems assoc. with the clinical duties, management and development of the service
• physical skills necessary for fine examination / manipulation of instruments
• evidence of good management, planning & organisation skills
• skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, their relatives and carers
• Ability to gain cooperation from patients, relatives and carers to achieve desired outcomes
• self-motivated and able to work independently
• excellent team working, teaching, supervisory skills

Desirable

• welsh language skiils levels 1-5

other

Essential

• ability to travel routinely to locations within BCU area
• membership of relevant professional bodies inc special interest groups
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance inc. an adults and children's barred list check

Desirable

• membership of National committees and/or regional professional groups

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Relationship SkillsAble to communicate complex information effectively with colleagues in pressured situations, such as equipment failure or breakdowns.

Able to work as part of a team and foster good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Responsible for ensuring effective communications within their service and across professional boundaries, overcoming barriers to understanding.

Analytical and Judgemental SkillsPerform patient specific QA measurements, using a range of equipment and software, and analyse and advise on clinical suitability. Analyse and interpret the results. To include understanding of when escalation to an MPE is appropriate.

Analyse quality assurance and commissioning data related to external beam and brachytherapy treatment machines, CT scanners and associated equipment. Exercise judgement on when tolerances are exceeded, escalating as appropriate.

Analyse and interpret patient dosimetric calculations, assessments or measurements, e.g., electron cut-out factors, and investigate deviations from the required dose.

Advise on the acceptability of individual dose assessments, compare options and suggest treatment modifications to meet clinical tolerances.

Understand and apply relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001, Data Protection Act, Caldicott and other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.

Planning and Organisational SkillsAble to plan work required for commissioning new equipment within agreed time frames, often forming part of a wider plan, and involving multiple staff groups.

Understands the radiotherapy pathway and systems, enabling the effective management and support of clinical workflows.

Responsibilities for patient/client careProvide specialist clinical technical services within Radiotherapy Physics, assisting in the dosimetry, QA and maintenance of radiotherapy treatment machines and associated equipment, as well as in routine radiotherapy treatment planning as required; this work requires familiarity with the Radiotherapy Physics Quality Assurance procedures and national guidelines.

Develop and maintain specialist knowledge in Radiotherapy Physics.

Take the lead in particular projects (under supervision) intended to provide service development and improvement, achieved particularly through hardware and software developments.

Propose and play a part in the development of clinical and scientific procedures and work instructions to implement changes in clinical or scientific practice under the service quality management system.

Responsible for safe use of equipment by other staff members.

Responsibility for human resources (including training)Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of staff, students and other trainees, as required. This may include the preparation and giving of lectures on areas of Radiotherapy Physics to Scientific, Technical, Clinical, nursing and ancillary staff.

Able to plan workload for self and junior colleagues to ensure machine QA is completed within maintenance window, or dosimetry equipment is calibrated within appropriate time frame.

Keep careful records of all work performed and maintain department records as required.

Prepare reports, analyse and present scientific data when needed.

Participate in the development and introduction of new treatment technologies, techniques and dosimetry.

Freedom to ActWork independently, balancing the demands of routine planning, QA and dosimetry work, within clearly defined occupational policies with developmental projects.

Participate in wider radiotherapy activities, undertaking projects and tasks in accordance with agreed priorities and strategies.

Physical EffortMust be able to frequently sit in a restricted position for several long periods during a work session.

Able to move complex equipment, sometimes in confined spaces, and to install or remove delicate hardware components, taking appropriate anti-static precautions.

Able to lift medium/heavy weights on occasion (e.g. large monitor screens, Lead shielding blocks), attach scanning equipment to treatment machines, move large water reservoirs etc. Safe systems of work are imposed to minimise risk of injury.

Mental EffortFrequent requirement for concentration and is able to respond appropriately when subject to frequent unpredictable working patterns (e.g. when interrupted to provide urgent advice on the processing of data for a particular patient or treatment machine) or to meet service requirements, e.g., QA sessions.

Able to manage time flexibly to meet the requirements of the service.

Able to concentrate frequently and for prolonged periods (e.g. carrying out computer software development, troubleshooting, installation and testing or a sequence of Quality Assurance measurements) and processing measured beam data for the treatment planning system, commissioning measurements and radiation dosimetry.

Emotional EffortAble to deal with stressful circumstances (e.g. working to restore clinical systems to working order when patients and staff activity has been disrupted)

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics 1st or 2.1 class or an appropriate relevant science or equivalent
• M.Sc. in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Professional registration as a Clinical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Member of an appropriate professional body

Skills

Essential

• Strong abilities in solving scientific, mathematical and algorithmic problems
• Specialist skills in Radiotherapy Physics
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics and peripheral knowledge of other areas within Medical Physics
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment or process failure and staff error, with respect to Radiotherapy. Able to exercise judgement on complex facts or situations requiring urgent interpretation and analysis, followed by a comparison of the possible options for action
• Significant understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to Radiotherapy e.g. IRR, IRMER, Advancing Safer Radiotherapy
• Specialist knowledge of a wide range of clinical radiotherapy techniques and work practices with an understanding of the clinical data flow patterns and processing used by the relevant professionals in Radiotherapy
• Good understanding of legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to Radiotherapy Physics practice in general e.g. IRR, IRMER, ISO 9001
• Manual dexterity and understanding to handle delicate electronic instruments and components

Specialist attributes

Essential

• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Ability to effectively manage unpredictable workloads and resources

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work in line with and role model Group values

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in clinical science, ideally radiotherapy physics
• Evidence through, for example, CPD and Appraisal, to confirm professional career progression and continuing learning

Desirable

• Experience in research and development activities
• A track record to demonstrate developing experience in project management

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in physics or a relevant subject
• Relevant accredited MSc or higher degree
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• RPA2000 certification as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics or working towards within an agreed timeframe

Desirable

• Have or be working towards RPA or RWA certification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post Registration clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Physics
• Experience of acting as a Medical Physics Expert in nuclear medicine physics.
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment
• Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular radiotherapy in a clinical environment.
• Expert knowledge of radiation protection, able to act as a Trust expert in area of nuclear medicine and advise on radiation protection.
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiations
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001 , RIDDOR, NAIR, COSHH, EPR, MDA/MHRA guidance, HASS]

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of quality systems

Skills

Essential

• Able to write complex information in an accurate and concise way.
• Able to self-manage and to manage others.
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to act as a Trust expert in areas of specialist expertise and communicate to all grades of Trust employees and management.

Desirable

• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Kent Oncology Centre

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• BSc/MSc in Audiology or equivalent, or BAAT I and II

• HCPC/AHCS registration (or ready to register)

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with complex patients

• Experience with diagnostic paediatric assessments

• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Hannah Smit on 0300 3656222 or email: [email protected] delighted to help.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• BSc. in Audiological Science
• HCPC CS / AHCS registration

Desirable

• MSc. in Audiological Science and have successfully attained the CAC, HTS, STP (or equivalent)
• Study to doctorate level

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Advanced course/s in Audiology or Management
• Mentoring/coaching/leadership qualification or training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience working autonomously in both adult & paediatric testing in both diagnostic & rehabilitative areas.
• Good knowledge and experience of NHS networks/referral routes.
• Experience of clinical audit and service development

Desirable

• Have evidence of management/supervisory experience
• Mentoring/coaching/leadership qualification or training
• Evidence of research and presentations at a scientific forum

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of all standard and advanced audiological test procedures with specialist knowledge in paediatric and/or vestibular fields.
• Have knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Possess advanced computer & database skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Possess fine manual dexterity
• Possess advanced IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead and inspire others
• Alignment with NHS and Trust values
• A full driving license and use of a car
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Evidence of an enquiring mind, with a scientific approach
• Willingness to undertake further professional training

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Hearing and Balance, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 3DP

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good BSc Hons in Biological / Medical Science (or equivalent)
• Clinical Scientist Registration (HCPC)
• Demonstration of commitment to sitting FRCPath part 1

Desirable

• Relevant PHD
• Experience of managing people or services in laboratory environment
• Proven ability to manage workload including the monitoring of key performance indicators
• Completion of FRCPath Part 1

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of genetics of common disorders served by the laboratory and/or specialist genetic services
• Knowledge of the bioinformatic tools necessary for the analysis of genetic data (e.g. microarrays, DNA sequence data, MLPA data)
• Knowledge of the application and significance of Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance measures in Lab Genetics

Skills

Essential

• Experience of development of new techniques and troubleshooting existing assays
• Highly developed laboratory skills for precise micro-manipulation of clinical samples
• Data analysis skills e.g. use of mutation surveyor, NGS software, in silico analysis packages, FISH and karyotyping (as appropriate)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience of clinical genetic / specialist genetic services
• Evidence of scientific innovation / achievement in clinical diagnostics
• Evidence of research and development capability

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

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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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Wales Genomic Health Centre

Cardiff Edge Business Park, Longwood Drive

Whitchurch, Cardiff

CF14 7YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• 1st or 2nd Class Hons Science degree or equivalent
• Completed suitable scientific training (e.g. Grade A training/STP)
• MSc in Clinical Biochemistry (or equivalent)
• HCPC Registration (Clinical Scientist)
• Part 1 FRCPath

Desirable

• PhD

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate laboratory experience in clinical biochemistry

Desirable

• Experience in audit, developmental and project work
• Research publications in a relevant field

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good practical skills and technical competence
• Self motivated; ability to organize own study and laboratory work
• Ability to work as a team member
• Excellent interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work with high level of autonomy
• Flexible, reliable, self-motivated

Desirable

• Use of laboratory computing systems

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

North West London Pathology

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 8a

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• 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 - Salary £49,387- £56,515

• Perform a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Provide highly specialist advice and training to staff within own area and other professionals
• Be actively involved in research and development projects
• Supervise and train less experienced staff and trainees

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and regulations pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of diagnostic radiology including relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of radiation safety, including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of radiation dosimetry
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of diagnostic radiology equipment and radiation monitoring equipment
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians in their interpretation and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• In-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Up to date knowledge of Trust policies and procedures regarding control of infection
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good IT skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MPE or RPA for diagnostic radiology
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising radiations
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Recognition as a Medical Physics Expert or Radiation Protection Adviser under national framework (or eligible to apply)
• Possession of full driving licence

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Certificate of competence as a Laser Protection Adviser
• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser

Meets All Band 7 Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration
• Possession of full UK-valid driving licence
• Good knowledge and experience of scientific method, data collection, and analysis of data using standard tools and software
• Knowledge of scientific theory, legislation, standards, guidance and safety principles relevant to working area
• Ability to interpret complex technical information & undertake complex calculation & data analysis
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• IT skills including use of databases & spreadsheets

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant quality assurance or calibration procedures
• Knowledge of functioning and safe use of the relevant clinical diagnostic equipment and test equipment
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Teaching, training and mentoring skills

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The MR physics service also has strong links with the MR research group at the University of Newcastle, and you will be involved in collaboration with the group to further develop translational research activities, in addition to supporting clinical research within the Trust.

The role will involve visits to other NHS trusts around the region so requires a willingness to travel to other sites on a regular basis. This also means that there are opportunities to live not just within Newcastle itself, but anywhere in the wider North-East and North Cumbria region, from coastal Northumberland to the Pennines.

Please note that while our goal is to appoint an MR Clinical scientist with extensive experience in MR physics and proven leadership ability at Band 8b, exceptional candidates without the required experience to be appointed at 8b may be appointed at a Band 8a initially. Progression to Band 8b will require completion of competencies within a 1 3 year period. We therefore strongly encourage early and middle career MR clinical scientists to apply for this post.

Band 8b

• Responsible for the provision of one or more IPRS services, as detailed in role descriptor, to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) and other customer Trusts in Northern England
• Provides professional leadership in area of expertise
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• Develops implements and monitors clinical and organisational strategies within areas of expertise
• Initiates, develops and delivers research and development activities for healthcare advancement
• Manages a team of clinical scientists and technologists delivering the service
• Contributes to service and staff development throughout NMPCE

Band 8a - Salary £57,528 - £64,750

• Performs a range of advanced healthcare science activities
• Participates in the teaching and training commitments of the Service
• Maintains and develops high standards of service provision throughout their area of responsibility
• 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

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Meets All Band 8b Criteria

Essential

• Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physics, or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physicist)
• Certificate of competence in appropriate area, as detailed in role descriptor (or application in progress)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of work area including relevant legislation
• Expert knowledge of relevant quality assurance requirements, functioning and safe use of the full range of clinical equipment relating to service
• Wide knowledge of ionising/non-ionising radiation protection, as appropriate to service
• Understanding of dosimetry, calibration and radiation monitoring equipment appropriate to service
• Sufficient experience to act as a certificated expert in relevant area
• Experience of investigating incidents involving ionising or non-ionising radiations
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Ability to successfully manage & motivate staff
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Good report writing & presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• IT skills including databases, spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Understanding of clinical audit and governance and its application to the services provided by the Section
• Experience of leading a team and successfully managing and motivating staff
• Experience of evaluation and procurement of clinical equipment
• Experience of performing research
• Experience of publishing research and presenting at scientific and clinical meetings

Meets All Band 8a Criteria

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master's level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge
• The post holder must be a registered Clinical Scientist
• Experience optimising clinical MR protocols
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an MR Safety Expert
• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Experience of teaching and training at postgraduate level
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of physical and engineering sciences in medicine performed and developed within the Department, to doctorate level or equivalent
• Highly specialist in-depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation and guidance pertinent to working area and the protection of staff, patients and members of the public
• Specialist in-depth knowledge of MR Physics
• In-depth knowledge of MR safety, including relevant legislation and guidance
• Expert knowledge of research techniques
• Advanced knowledge of working area, enabling post-holder to advise on the appropriateness of techniques, and to collaborate with clinicians
• Advanced knowledge of scientific method and collection and analysis of data using standard scientific tools and software
• Knowledge of Governance issues including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Ability to interpret data, analyse problems and evaluate solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Training, teaching & mentoring skills
• Good report writing and presentational skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
• Possession of full driving licence
• Ability to undertake complex calculation, data analysis and to issue reports on quantitative techniques
• Ability to carry out research and development working as part of a team
• Ability to give technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians and other professionals

Desirable

• Ph.D. in Physics or related topic
• Sufficient experience to be appointed as an LPA, or UV Safety adviser
• Experience in applying for research grants
• In depth knowledge of other non-ionising radiation safety
• Understanding of MR quality assurance and calibration requirements
• Knowledge of safe use of the full range of MR equipment

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist/Paediatric Clinical Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist paediatric audiology services as part of a multidisciplinary Child Development team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake comprehensive paediatric hearing assessments using a range of behavioural and objective techniques, including:
  • Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
  • Play Audiometry
  • Pure Tone Audiometry
  • Speech Discrimination Testing
  • Masking Techniques
  • Acoustic Admittance Measurements
  • Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
  • Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) testing where appropriate
• Analyse and interpret complex assessment findings to support diagnosis and management planning.
• Communicate assessment outcomes sensitively and effectively to children, parents and carers.
• Work with families to provide advice, support and ongoing management for childhood hearing loss.

• Support hearing aid assessment, fitting and follow-up services.
• Undertake hearing aid verification and validation procedures, including Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and measured RECDs.
• Carry out hearing aid maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Take aural impressions and fit ear moulds for infants and children.
• Provide advice regarding assistive listening devices and communication support.

• Work collaboratively with paediatricians, ENT services, speech and language therapists, sensory support services, school nurses, health visitors, GPs and social care teams.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and coordinated care planning.
• Ensure timely referrals and effective communication with partner organisations.

• Support and supervise junior audiology staff and assistants as appropriate.
• Contribute to staff induction, teaching and training activities.
• Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, pathways and service objectives.
• Support the development of patient information resources, online content and service communications where required.

• Maintain professional registration and practice within relevant professional and legal frameworks.
• Participate fully in appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, data protection and health and safety policies.
• Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services in line with Trust values and national standards.

Depending on experience and service requirements, the post holder may also have opportunities to:

• Deliver hearing therapy services.
• Lead training and support for school hearing screening programmes.
• Support development of the Children's Audiology website and social media presence.
• Participate in wider service development projects across Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or professional registration

Essential

• Audiology BSc or MSc or STP or equivalent
• Registered with U.K. professional body

Experience

Essential

• 2 years audiology experience hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings
• Knowledge and experience of paediatric audiological assessment, equipment and referral pathways

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a health and multi-agency setting.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of general child development.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload and prioritise.
• Ability to demonstrate an aware-ness of Child Protection guidelines and responsibilities.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and is sensitive to the differing needs of patient groups.
• Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical expertise.
• Ability to relate theory to practice
• Ability to undertake audit activity
• Ability to provide training to others.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the potential for working in partnership with other agencies.
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate paediatric specific practical experience of hearing aids, hearing aid fittings, hearing assessment (behavioural and objective).

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to attend clinics away from base either in own car or by public transport (Haywards Heath, Crawley/Brighton)

Desirable

• Car driver

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

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

Crawley

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as an independent practitioner providing specialist clinical services directly to patients, to include the assessment and rehabilitation of adults and children (newborn to young adult).

Creation of individual rehabilitation plans selected from a range of possible options, engaging the patient/family as an active partner in the decision-making process guided by a flexible, inclusive and responsive approach based on patient/family need.

Responsibility for and management of patients with complex and/or special and additional needs, including cases referred by other members of the team due to conflicting results or incomplete information.

Establishment of good rapport, including gaining patients co-operation in clinics and self-management at home.

Promote clinical excellence as a specialist practitioner, maintaining a high level of specialist expertise in routine and non-routine testing and rehabilitation methods, to include expertise in a range of techniques, procedures and technologies. The latter will involve keeping up to date with new or emerging technologies and knowledge.

To work effectively in, and share knowledge, skills, expertise and advice with the team, wider multi-disciplinary team, patients, families, and other agencies.

Undertake domiciliary visits at home and on hospital wards as required.

To contribute to policy development, review and implementation including participation in the production and revision of policy documents, operating procedures and training materials.

Participate in maintenance and collation of departmental statistics. Maintaining Departmental and Hospital records including use of the Patient Management System, stock control systems, and equipment calibration and service records. Participate in the Departments professional, clinical and statutory training, including the training of students, junior staff and colleagues from related disciplines. To participate in the departments preceptorship and mentoring program as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or
• STP (Audiology) or
• BSc/PTP + Paediatric-relevant HTS modules

Desirable

• Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (or equivalent experience with willingness to undertake further training)
• BAA membership

Experience

Essential

• Experience in training and clinical supervision of staff and students, including training at specialist level.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent clinical skills, including undertaking, interpreting, reporting on, advising on, and formulating care plans (where several options may exist) based on specialist tests and knowledge
• Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to interruptions
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families and care-givers
• Ability to manage barriers to understanding
• Ability to assimilate and convey highly complex and sensitive information using communication skills appropriate for communication situation (patients, families, colleagues, teaching situations, etc.)
• Ability to impart difficult news about emotive topics, including counselling upset and distressed patients and families Requires developed motivational, empathetic, re-assurance and counselling skills

Desirable

• Audiology-related counselling course/training
• Breaking Bad News training course

Knowledge

Essential

• Frequent exposure to uncontained body fluids
• Computer skills, including management of PMS, report writing, programming hearing aids, use of excel and statistical packages, preparation of training materials.
• Physical skills: highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision (to undertake probe mic placements and aural impression taking in neonates, babies and children.) Ability to work in restricted positions.
• Clear knowledge of confidentiality issues and obligations
• Good time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Motivated and flexible
• Medical fitness

PERSONAL SKILLS

Essential

• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
• Open/Reflective/Warm
• Enthusiastic and self-aware
• Creative and Flexible
• Team focussed

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Bedford Hospital

Bedford / Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)