Clinical Scientist

2 months ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Role Summary

We are looking to recruit a permanent full time Band 7 Clinical Scientist, specialising in Nuclear Medicine Physics. This post sits within the SEND (South, East and North Devon) Network, and is based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter. Nuclear Medicine Physics (NMP) sits within the Clinical Radiation Physics (CRP) team which is currently is made of up Physicists / Technologists, plus trainees on both the practitioner and scientific training schemes.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who can work autonomously but also as part of a wider team. Suitable candidates will preferably have attained HCPC registration, but consideration will be given to the right candidate for appointment at a lower grade and supported with training towards HCPC registration.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a developing relationship with the University of Exeter for both Medical Physics services and academic partnership.

Devon itself is a fantastic place to live boasting some of the best beaches and countryside the UK has to offer including 2 National Parks as well as the English Riviera and the vibrant city of Exeter. Exeter is well served by rail, road and air links and have the advantage of easy access to the countryside and coasts of Devon and Cornwall. Good educational facilities such as the University of Exeter and good Ofsted rated schools are available locally. Exeter itself has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK.

The post holder will provide scientific support to Nuclear Medicine, Radionuclide Therapy, the University of Exeter’s PET-CT service and other regional services; playing a key role in service maintenance and development.

Provide highly specialised advice to colleagues, external service users, patients and carers. The department actively encourages staff training and development and is an accredited training centre for the NSHCS training scheme for the STP scheme as well as the HSST scheme. The department employs Clinical Technologist apprentices. All staff are involved in providing training and the supervision of trainees. Staff are also involved in the continued development and improvement of the service and are encouraged to challenge and question the way things are done with the aim of providing a service which can be described as “best in class”.

Working hours per week 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Michelle Scott-Cleasby; Lead Physicist for Nuclear Medicine Physics on 

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

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