Senior Biomedical Scientist

2 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Full time
Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Biomedical Scientist to join our team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing expert advice and guidance on medical physics and radiation safety.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead service development projects and line manage staff.
  • Support a safety and quality culture, including the ISO 9001 quality system.
  • Conduct quality and clinical audits.
  • Perform and supervise radiation dosimetry work for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, ensuring all external beam treatment units are kept in calibration, in accordance with national codes of practice and local protocols.
  • Resolve problems with the checking and implementation of highly complex, patient-specific, radiotherapy treatment plans.
  • Supervise the commissioning of new and modified radiotherapy equipment.
  • Ensure the accuracy of any data gathered during equipment commissioning. Take an active role in projects to deliver complex new and amended radiotherapy equipment and systems.
  • Undertake design, research and development projects relevant to Radiotherapy Physics.
  • Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and their applications in medical and associated fields. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department.
  • Participate in the on-call Duty Physicist rota.
  • Perform and check planning of brachytherapy treatments.
Requirements:
  • A first or second class honours degree in Physics or relevant subject.
  • Evidence of post qualification specialist training (CPD).
  • PhD or equivalent expertise.
  • Experience and skills to be recognised as a Medical Physics Expert or ability to gain recognition as an MPE within 2 years.
  • Expert theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from clinical failure and staff error.
  • Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc to set up documents, drawings, spreadsheets and extract information for reports.
Working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

We are a leading NHS trust providing high-quality patient care to our local community. Our team is dedicated to delivering excellent patient outcomes and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Senior Biomedical Scientist, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.



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