Radiation Protection Specialist

12 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Practice Educator in the Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection Section of the Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection Group within CMPE, based at The Christie in Manchester.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering highly specialist scientific training pertinent to diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, optical and ultraviolet radiation, to trainees and other scientific and clinical staff. They will also be responsible for the safe use and correct functioning of expensive and highly complex medical equipment, and for managing the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality training programmes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide highly specialist scientific training pertinent to diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, optical and ultraviolet radiation, to trainees and other scientific and clinical staff.
  • Be responsible for the safe use and correct functioning of expensive and highly complex medical equipment.
  • Manage the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality training programmes.
  • Lead the review, standardisation and optimisation of the assessment methods on all training schemes.
  • Work closely with and provide support to/develop training officers, assessors, day to day managers and service managers in relation to training delivery.
  • Collaborate with the CMPE STP Training Coordinator and other specialism training officers in relation to training delivery.
  • Provide support in maintaining the Departments accreditations as a training centre.
  • Alert the senior managers to funding opportunities for training posts and courses, as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Departments outreach team to promote and manage outreach activities in relation to diagnostic radiology and radiation protection, with a view to ensuring future recruitment pools.
  • Act as day to day manager and training supervisor for clinical technologist and clinical scientist trainees, undertake inductions, regular 1:1 meetings and conduct annual appraisals.
  • Support the DRRPS Training Lead in engaging with stakeholders to develop a strategy on increasing and optimising training capacity and training delivery in the North West.
  • Support the DRRPS Training Lead in liaising with other training centres in the North West, with the Northern Training Consortium (and potentially nationally) to explore opportunities of collaboration and sharing delivery.
  • Support the DRRPS Training Lead and Group Leader in workforce planning and managing the Groups activities.
  • Support the DRRPS Training Lead in working with the North West Imaging Academy to design and deliver multi-professional training.
  • Support the DRRPS Training Lead in preparing funding bid submissions and progress reports for NHSE, as required.
  • Participate in the ISO9001 Quality System for the Group.
  • Ensure work is carried out with regard for H& S training and policy.
Requirements
  • Good honours degree in appropriate physical science.
  • Previous experience in our field post Clinical Scientist registration, or equivalent (minimum agreed time to gain entry level expert competence).
  • In depth experience in testing x-ray equipment.
  • Provision of highly specialist scientific support in diagnostic radiology and radiation protection (to RPA and/or MPE level).
  • Experience in delivering Clinical Scientist training programmes.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you.



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