The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Clinical Scientist
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About the Role
The Imaging Physics & Radiation Protection group within Christie Medical Physics & Engineering are seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist with MPE and/or RPA qualifications (LPA also advantageous and worth contacting us for a chat) to join our growing team of ~33 scientists, technologists and administrators. We deliver scientific support to NHS and independent sector clinical radiology departments in the North West of England.
Responsibilities
- Involved in the CMPE RPA body (recognised by the Health and Safety Executive as an RPA body under the requirements of IRR17), providing radiation protection advice to diagnostic and interventional radiology/cardiology departments and dental practitioners.
- Primary radiation protection contact for specified organisations.
- Medical Physics Expert providing support for the optimisation of diagnostic and interventional radiology, developing and maintaining a close working relationship with the radiographic and clinical teams in these organisations.
- Leading on RPA and MPE advice to particular imaging organisations, ensuring they have the information necessary to comply with IRR and IRMER (and optical regulations/guidance as appropriate).
- Taking the lead in an area of the group’s work, focusing on equipment performance or another element of radiation protection, dependent on your past experience and the group’s needs.
- Initiating and undertaking projects to support clinical research in line with the group priorities.
- Day to day management of staff and contributing to the group service management.
- Regular teaching.
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Requirements
- Patient focused and flexible to change where quality can be improved.
- Candidates with experience delivering MPE (imaging) and RPA support to radiotherapy would be welcomed as the group grows support to The Christie radiotherapy centres.
- Suitable, experienced applicants without an expert qualification will be considered for appointment at band 7.
- A current driving license is essential as frequent travel is necessary in this role (we have pool cars for use).
About Us
We are the Diagnostic Radiology & Radiation Protection Section of the Imaging Physics & Radiation Protection Group within CMPE, based at The Christie in Manchester.
The group is active in research and development, currently working on projects including cone beam CT, contrast enhanced spectral mammo and patient skin dose as well as supervision of a number of HSST projects. Professional activities are encouraged with example of involvement in the IPEM Medical and Dental Guidance Notes, FGDP Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners and EFOMP/EURADOS/UKHSA working parties on patient dosimetry. We support development to consultant level, as appropriate.
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Location
Manchester is a hub for sport, music and culture as well as a friendly, vibrant city. The Christie is located 4 miles to the south of the City, in close proximity to Didsbury and Chorlton where there are many independent shops, restaurants and bars. There are a number of National Parks nearby and, for travelling further afield, Manchester International Airport (with flights to over 200 destinations) is minutes away while London is only 2 hours by train.
Due to the large regional service in the North West and formation of Imaging Networks, although the post is based at The Christie in Manchester, there may be scope to be based at another NHS Trust within the Greater Manchester or Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Systems. This might appeal to those who prefer living in the open countryside over city/suburb living.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Will Mairs
- Job title: Group Leader
- Email address: William.mairs@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07800 918784
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