Role Summary
As our Clinical Scientist (Diagnostic Radiology Physics) you will work in supporting Diagnostic Radiology services for the Royal Devon and collaborative partners.
You’ll be encouraged and mentored to develop your skills with involvement in significant redevelopment programmes, opportunities to utilise your expert knowledge, and support a culture of training within the department. In return we offer funded training and development, flexible working, career progression, research and innovation opportunities.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
You’ll have the chance to work autonomously, planning and delivering a programme of scientific support to services using ionising and non-ionising radiations across North, East, and Mid Devon. This consists of approximately 200 imaging systems including x-ray, CT, and Nuclear Medicine.
No two days will be the same, as you’ll be working with a varied client base including Radiology and Cardiology departments, the NHS Breast Screening Programme and community hospitals. As well as our external clients which include dental and veterinary practices, and providers of diagnostic medical services and research such as the University of Exeter.
As part of your role you will work with our Lead Physicist for Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) and Head of Clinical Radiation Physics to ensure the smooth running of the service and compliance with regulatory requirements.
As a member of the Clinical & Radiation Physics team, you will work closely with colleagues in Nuclear Medicine Physics, Radiation Safety and Non-ionising Physics, as well as clinical colleagues and private customers. You will also be part of the wider Medical Physics team at the Royal Devon, and enjoy the benefits of well-established regional networks of experts and training centres.
About you
You’ll be keen to join our small, friendly team, dedicated to providing technical scientific expertise to colleagues and external customers.
You will:
be a HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
hold a valid full UK driving licence
have access to an appropriate vehicle to transport test equipment within the network
Developmental Post
Individuals already working towards HCPC registration are encouraged to apply e.g. an individual currently nearing the end of the Scientist Training Programme to become a registered Clinical Scientist.
Why join our team?
Training and learning opportunities are in high supply here, from being one of the first trust’s to re-establish the apprenticeship route for Medical Physics Technologists in Radiation Physics to our growing Consultant Clinical Scientist training program. We'll support you in finding the best way to grow whether in-house at our accredited training centre for PTP, STP and HSST or through external courses.
Learning opportunities are not restricted to just qualifications. The team facilitate professional and scientific conferences for colleagues across the South West and have strong network connections across the Peninsula and wider South West to ensure shared learning and adoption of best practices.
Research and innovation are at the heart of how we deliver cutting-edge health and care. Alongside our large, purpose-built commercial research centre, we provide state-of-the-art facilities in partnership with the University of Exeter and are the host site for the NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility, the Wellcome Wolfson Centre for Medical Research, a Post Graduate Education Centre, and UKAS-accredited laboratories.
Our strong partnership with the University of Exeter continues with the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre for clinical research. The centre provides highly advanced PET-CT and MRI scanning facilities for research, clinical diagnosis, and therapy on the Royal Devon site. The Clinical & Radiation Physics team provide scientific services to the centre, working closely with the research teams to ensure safety, quality and innovation.
Career development opportunities are encouraged and supported within the team. The Devon Diagnostic Centre (DDC) is part a range of service based at the NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter and has an innovative approach in streamlining patient pathways and reducing waiting lists, while providing exceptional patient care to patients from North, East, South and West Devon. With exciting plans to expand services, there will be opportunities to work on significant projects in collaboration with colleagues across the Trust.
Working Pattern: the role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Matt Rowlandson, Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics, m.rowlandson@nhs.net or 01392 402125
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
