Role Summary
The post-holder will work at a senior level with responsibility for the leadership and management of the highly specialised area of diagnostic radiology physics.
The post holder will be an experienced Medical Physics Expert (MPE).
Responsible for managing resources across the speciality, including line management and supervision of clinical, scientific and technical staff, and will liaise with other staff on managing risk, resources and performance across the department.
Responsible for the development and implementation of relevant policies, strategies, processes and procedures, and for adopting and sharing best practice.
Represent the department and the Trust and deputise as required.
The post holder will fulfil the following regulated and/or specialist roles as required: Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA).
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
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'll help you get there.
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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll 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'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking to recruit a specialist Clinical Scientist in Diagnostic Radiology. The post holder will act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in Diagnostic Radiology to the Trust and its contracted customers. The ideal candidate will also be accredited by RPA2000 to act as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) within this specialty, or be on a short timescale pathway to achieving this status. It would also be advantageous if the applicant has experience of and could offer leadership within Non-Ionising Radiation Physics.
The Clinical and Radiation Physics team is part of the SEND (South, East and North Devon) Medical Physics network. Clinical and Radiation Physics is based in Exeter and Torbay and provides Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Safety Services across the SEND geographic area to both NHS and non-NHS customers. This position is based within Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, although some work will be expected at the other North Devon (Barnstaple) and Torbay sites within SEND.
There are busy Radiology departments at the Royal Devon and Exeter, Torbay and South Devon, and Northern Devon District Hospital. The team also provides medical physics services to the NHS Breast Screening Programme, Cardiology departments at Exeter and Torbay, community hospitals and dentists and vets and PET-CT at the Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre, part of the University of Exeter.
There are significant redevelopment plans in progress across the area. Both North Devon and Torbay Trusts have major redevelopment plans and the Exeter Nightingale Hospital has been repurposed as a community diagnostic hub with additional hubs planned at Torbay and North Devon.
Applicants for appointment at band 8b will have appropriate HCPC registration, significant relevant experience and a current certificate of recognition as an MPE and RPA.
Applications are also invited from individuals with less relevant experience who may be considered for appointment at a lower band.
A full driving licence is required for this position and access to an appropriate vehicle for the carriage of test equipment within the network.
The department encourages staff training and development and is an accredited training centre for the STP training scheme. We also support apprentices within CRP and our current accreditation for HSST (there is one trainee in Radiotherapy Physics at present) could be extended to CRP. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported in further professional development, based on their needs and service objectives.
The beautiful cathedral city of Exeter is named as one of the best 20 places to live in the UK. Set in the midst of glorious Devon countryside and close to the English Riviera, South West coastline and stunning beaches, the city boasts excellent links by road, rail and air to the rest of the country, Europe and further afield, whilst being within easy reach of picturesque Dartmoor and Exmoor scenery. The area provides endless possibilities for outdoor leisure and pursuits, quite literally at your door.
https://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk/join-our-team
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact
Helen O’Brien, Lead for Radiation Safety Physics, helen.o’brien4@nhs.net 01392 402125
Nick Rowles, Interim Head of Clinical & Radiation Physics, nrowles@nhs.net 07979 525638 / 01392 402126
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 this 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.
Benefits
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.
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.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
