Additionally, the post-holder will work closely with the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering section, collaborating with radiology services and institutions like Cardiff University and Velindre University NHS Trust. The position requires the use of complex imaging equipment, compliance with legislation, and effective risk management regarding radiation and biological samples. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, but applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcome.
The role of the post-holder is to provide leadership for a range of ionising radiation clinical, scientific and advisory services that involve the application of ionising radiation within Cardiff and Vale UHB and South-East Wales. The post-holder will be appointed as a Principal or Consultant Clinical Scientist, depending on HSSR status.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The role of the post-holder is to provide leadership for a range of ionising radiation clinical, scientific and advisory services that involve the application of ionising radiation within Cardiff and Vale UHB and South-East Wales.
The post holder will be a member of staff of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB); MPCE comprises four sections: CEDAR (Centre for Healthcare Evaluation, Device Assessment and Research) Clinical Engineering, Ionising Radiation Physics, and Non-ionising Radiation Physics. The post holder will also provide Nuclear Medicine expertise in the wider sub-regional area. The role will cover clinical, scientific and advisory services for Oncology and other applications.
The post-holder is expected to provide specialist advice at Medical Physics Expert (MPE) level to multidisciplinary teams (including Radiographers, Consultant Clinicians, Consultant Radiologists, nurses and other service users). Additional MPE duties include the set-up and implementation work required for participation in local and national multi-centre clinical trials. The post is located within the Ionising Radiation Physics section but has strong collaborative links with the UHB Radiology service, the Cardiff University Positron Emission Tomography Imaging Centre (PETIC) and Velindre University NHS Trust.
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The post-holder is required to participate in the routine clinical service (both diagnostic imaging, non-imaging and radionuclide therapies) as well as clinical trials the regional service.
The post holder is expected to initiate research and development introduce new imaging and therapeutic techniques and take a leading role in the teaching and training of staff and students.
The role involves using highly complex imaging and measurement equipment, developing and applying information technology, dealing with hazards such as radiation and biological samples.
Interpreting and complying with extensive legislation is an essential part of the post-holders duties.
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