Head of Service - Clinical Scientist

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead in the development of the clinical MR physics service within Newcastle and the North-East and North Cumbria region. You will work alongside the section lead for MR and Ultrasound Physics and other members of the MR physics team in shaping the MR physics service provided to a diverse range of NHS and non-NHS MR services, including specialist neurosciences, cardiothoracic, radiotherapy and children’s MR departments.

Main duties of the job

• We're looking for an MR Clinical Scientist with significant experience in the provision of clinical support to MR services, including complex safety support, service development and teaching.
• Your enthusiasm and strategic vision will help develop and shape MR physics services in the North-East and North Cumbria region.
• You will provide expert clinical and safety support to a diverse range of MR departments.
• You will have managerial responsibility for the MR physics service.
• You will be appointed as MRSE and lead in the provision of clinical MR physics support to one or more NHS trusts in the North-East and North Cumbria region.
• You will hold the IPEM MRSE Certificate of Competence or be able to demonstrate that you have the knowledge and experience to apply for this on or before being appointed in the role.
• You will provide support for advanced imaging services as required (e.g. fMRI, DTI, cardiac, MR-RT) and complex implant scanning (e.g. CIEDs, neurostimulators, off-label scanning).
• You will contribute to teaching on the Newcastle University Medical Physics MSc programme and other formal and informal teaching provided by the MR physics service.

Person specification

• Qualifications & Education
• Essential criteria: 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
• Desirable criteria: Ph.D. in Physics or related topic; Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Knowledge & Experience
• Essential criteria: 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
• Desirable criteria: 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
• Skills & Abilities
• Essential criteria: 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

Documents to download

• JD & PS (PDF, 161.7KB)
• Role Descriptor (PDF, 272.6KB)
• Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
• Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)