Head of Clinical and Radiation Physics
Communication and Working Relationships Healthcare scientists and trainees Other clinical professions, incl. medical, allied health professionals, nursing, pharmacy Specialist, technical and technical support staff, incl. infection control, recruitment, finance, estates, IM&T and procurement Clinical and general managers Senior managers, associate medical director(s), executive and non-executive directors Patients, carers and volunteers Peer group and the wider scientific community External clients, partners and suppliers Analytical/Judgemental Skills Make judgements in highly complex situations involving the analysis and interpretation of highly complex clinical and scientific data Analyse, communicate and manage the performance relating to clinical and radiation physics.
Optimisation of radiation services for service providers Provide advice on procuring, commissioning, accepting and routine quality assurance of highly complex clinical equipment including the assessment, interpretation and communication highly complex information Planning/Organisational Skills Produce and maintain a long-term strategic plan for clinical and radiation physics for all sites Produce and maintain business continuity plans Active involvement in the planning and implementation of networked clinical services for clinical and radiation physics across the peninsula and the wider South West region Oversee the annual service and business planning process, producing plans as required, e.g., service and workforce plans, equipment procurement and replacement plans and budget setting Oversee the day-to-day planning, organisation and allocation of work for clinical and radiation physics at both Trust Responsible for prioritisation of own work and that of others Adjusts plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances and organisational priorities Support the commissioning of highly complex clinical equipment which may involve leading on projects Manage and participate in project work, including audit, research and QI.
Plan, organise and run meetings Physical Skills Highly-developed physical skills are required, to carry out testing procedures and scientific measurements where a high degree of precision and accuracy is essential Perform minute adjustments to medical equipment or instrumentation Execute and coordinate equipment-based clinical measurements Perform analysis of complex pieces of information and take prompt action as required to maintain safe and effective clinical operations Advanced keyboard skills Patient/Client Care Accountable for the provision and delivery of safe and effective clinical and radiation physics services, managing Trust resources in an efficient and effective manner Provide leadership, management, planning and development of clinical and radiation physics services and staff, including for the latter all human resource activities e.g. recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary matters and career development Act as an MPE for own specialist field and support other areas as part of a networked system This involves advising medical staff or other healthcare professionals on highly specialised clinical technologies and their application Act as an Operator as defined under IRMER 17 as required Ensure that there is adequate access to and appointment of specialist safety roles including Radiation Protection Advisor(s), Radioactive Waste Advisor(s), Medical Physics Expert(s), Laser Protection Advisor(s) and MRI Safety Officer(s) Use and develop the ISO9000 quality management system (QMS), or equivalent governance controls, to ensure that services are provided to the appropriate standards and are subject to external scrutiny Work with ionising and non-ionising radiation and other hazardous resources, taking all precautions minimise risk to oneself and others Occasionally work and communicate with ill and anxious patients and carers Policy/Service Development Lead on policy and strategy development and implementation for clinical and radiation physics across both Trust, contributing to overall departmental and Trust plans Lead on QI and service development for clinical and radiation physics across both sites, contributing to an overall departmental and Trust plans Develop capabilities to use benchmarking and QI techniques to seek out and implement best practice Embrace continuous improvement as described by QMS standards such as ISO9000 Be aware of and provide advice on relevant legal and statutory issues, international standards, and guidelines for best practice Financial/Physical Resources Budget holder for clinical and radiation physics budgets at both Trust Responsible for initiating and managing service level agreements with other Trusts and organisations required for the delivery of clinical and radiation physics services Responsible for the safe use of highly complex clinical and test and measurement equipment Oversee the specification, commissioning, testing and verification of highly complex clinical and test and measurement equipment and direct involvement where required Selection and requisition of specialist equipment and materials Oversee and manage physical assets assigned to clinical and radiation physics Human Resources Line manager for staff in all clinical and radiation physics specialties across both Trusts, including recruitment, managing attendance and performance and supporting personal professional development Co-ordinate staff cover across both Trust to sustain services and minimise clinical risk Work autonomously; planning, prioritising and managing own work Supervise staff under the post holders direction and sign off work and reports as required Use coaching and mentoring techniques to support staff within and out with own specialty Teach and train healthcare scientists, including, for example, apprenticeship programmes and programmes accredited through the National School for Healthcare Science (NSHCS) Organise and deliver specialist teaching and training for other staff groups and clients May need to have difficult conversations with staff and deal with sensitive and challenging behaviours and situations Ensure that practices comply with Health and Safety legislation and other relevant regulations, including IRR17 and IRMER 2017 Information Resources Specify, procure, commission, use, test and manage computer systems and software including systems which are used to record and process data relating to own specialty Configure and/or write software to process, analyse and report highly complex datasets Effectively manage data availability, integrity and confidentiality Use and develop the ISO9000 QMS, or equivalent governance controls, to effectively manage document control Research and Development Lead on the development and implementation of a QI and research programme for clinical and radiation physics Secure funding to enable and progress QI and research activities Lead on QI and service development for own specialty including initiating, undertaking and supervising research projects Initiate and participate in clinical and service audit Participate in, support and supervise clinical trials as required Introduce and commission new processes, procedures, protocols and techniques Specify, commission, test and verify highly complex clinical and test and measurement equipment Present work at professional and scientific meetings and conferences and in peer reviewed literature, collaborating with colleagues within and out with the Trust Responsible for own continuous professional development (CPD) and for maintaining professional registration and certification Freedom to Act The post holder is the lead physicist for clinical and radiation physics for both Trusts and therefore works with a high degree of autonomy The post holder has freedom to work within a set of parameters to ensure patient, staff and public safety and will manage and develop work practices for clinical and radiation physics Other Responsibilities To take part in regular performance appraisal To undertake any training required in order to maintain competency including mandatory training, e.g. Manual Handling To contribute to and work within a safe working environment The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection As an employee of the Trust, it is a contractual duty that you abide by any relevant code of professional conduct and/or practice applicable to you.A breach of this requirement may result in action being taken against you (in accordance with the Trusts disciplinary policy) up to and including dismissal