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Job overview

We are recruiting for an Assistant Physicist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The successful candidate will join the DR&RP physics section which works as part of multi-disciplinary teams at a number of NHS Trusts and are part of a larger physics workforce at based Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The DR&RP section consists of Clinical Scientists and technologists who work with radiographers and radiologists at a number of Trusts. The department work with a wide range of x-ray imaging systems across a range of modalities and manufacturers including advanced CT, mammography and interventional radiology systems.

When applying for this position, please make sure to answer the questions below within your supporting statement:

1.How do you demonstrate that you work to the Trust Values: include examples from outside of your work/study experience?

2.Please explain why you want to work in DR&RP physics?

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Physicist you will perform quality assurance tests on a range of x-ray imaging systems.

To support clinical scientists in auditing patient radiation dose, performing radiation surveys, commissioning advanced imaging systems.

Travel between Hospital sites is required for the role.

Analyse data gathered on radiation safety and quality assurance surveys and prepare reports with recommendations for correction or improvement.

In conjunction with a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA), perform Critical Examinations on new installations as required.

Collaborate in the maintenance and development of procedures and work instructions related to the post-holder’s areas of work.

Assist in providing technical support, referring complex problems to a senior member of the scientific team, as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in a Physical Science or Engineering Discipline, involving data measurement and analysis

Desirable criteria

• Medical physics component to degree or MSc in medical physics
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist
• Qualification as a healthcare science practitioner

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
• Experience of being able to interact with a range of staff from a variety of backgrounds

Desirable criteria

• Experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of x-ray imaging equipment and in interpreting results
• Experience of radiation safety aspects of work with ionising radiation (X-rays and radioactive materials).
• Experience in the use of testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of x-ray imaging equipment and in interpreting results.

KnowledgeEssential criteria

• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from ionising radiation exposure
• Knowledge of clinical uses of radiology imaging equipment

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines. [e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, IPEM guidelines etc].
• Knowledge of diagnostic radiology QA techniques

Skills and AbilitiesEssential criteria

• Must be able to concentrate where the work pattern is unpredictable
• Be flexible in their approach to coordinating workload
• Be prepared to work in an environment where there is a radiation hazard
• Numerate
• Computer literate – able to use Excel and Word
• Manual dexterity
• Highly developed physical accuracy and hand -eye coordination[eg when accurately setting up specialised dosimetry equipment]
• Good spatial awareness skills
• Ability to easily travel between sites

Our values

We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do.

Include
We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together.

Respect
We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.

Improve
We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.

Committed to our Community

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under-represented in various parts of our workforce .

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to support flexible working for our staff wherever possible and all our employees are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and achieved our status in 2019.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing resourcing.enh-tr@nhs.net

We are also proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust.

We are committed to being a carer-friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our approach is inclusive, recognizing diverse challenges and creating a supportive environment where carers feel valued.

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