[ref. e15443617] Head of Diagnostic Medical Physics - Bristol

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Job overview

As a Consultant Clinical Scientist they will provide professional, expert leadership and advice to the Trust and external organisations, and ensures that the services provided are safe, effective and efficient and patient focussed, complying with all relevant regulations, legislation and best practice.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work closely with other group heads in the Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering to ensure a seamless Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Service.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Highly specialised theoretical and practical knowledge in one or more Diagnostic Medical Physics specialities
• Significant experience in a leadership role within a hospital based Diagnostic Medical Physics service, with a track record of engagement and innovation
• Expert knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines relating to Diagnostic Medical Physics
• Highly advanced knowledge of risk management processes and understanding of patient and staff risks arising from Diagnostic Medical Physics
• Understanding of quality management systems e.g. ISO9001 or BS70000
• Experience in the preparation of strategic plans, business cases and reports
• Ability to manage and resolve complex clinical and operational situations, including data analysis, that involve staff from all levels within an organisation and across a range of professional boundaries
• Experience of working with internal multi-disciplinary committees and establishing relationships with external organisations
• Experience of contributing to one or more Diagnostic Medical Physics specialities at a national level and establishing relationships with other UK senior healthcare professionals
• Proven experience of leading and managing substantial change within a complex environment
• Business and project planning, commissioning, HR and financial management

• Ongoing participation and success in academic or NHS research and development e.g. grants/publications

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with evidence of this at a senior level
• Ability to facilitate and drive service improvement, engaging others and reinforcing change
• Able to think strategically and translate into practice, resolving complex operational problems and mitigating risks
• Able to inspire, influence and motivate people by demonstrating strong leadership and leading by example
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial and management information
• Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines

Qualifications and Training

• Honours degree in Physical Science
• Doctoral qualification (e.g. PhD, DClinSci, DPhil) in physical science or equivalent experience
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
• AHCS Higher Specialist Scientist Register or ability to achieve within reasonable timescale
• MIPEM or FIPEM or equivalent
• Current/past scientific role at a national level (e.g. IPEM Senior Volunteer position, Special Interest Group or equivalent)
• Management qualification or equivalent experience

• Certified RPA, RWA, LPA, MRSE or MPE in specific area
• NHS Leadership qualification (e.g. Mary Seacole, Rosalind Franklin, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Nye Bevan)

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• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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