Clinical Tutor - London North Medical Physics Training Consortium

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  • Hammersmith, West London
  • £64,156-71,148 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist in any of the Medical Physics specialisms to widen their experience in a training role. The successful candidate (s) will develop and maintain a structured support system for STP Medical Physics trainees across the London North Medical Physics Training Consortium, supporting the Training Coordinator Co-ordinator, Training Officers, and supervising staff to create and maintain an effective learning environment and to support and develop Clinical Scientist trainees.We would welcome interest in this role from those who may wish to job share. This position can be available as a secondment.The London North Training Consortium is made up of five leading NHS Trusts:o Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trusto Barts Health NHS Trusto UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto Royal Free Hampstead NHS Foundation Trusto Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (Queen's Hospital, Romford)Main duties of the job
  • Maintain and develop and a framework for the training of London North Medical Physics trainees.
  • Arrange and run progression meetings with Clinical Scientist trainees. The post-holder will be responsible for assessing the progression through the scheme and will identify trainees who require additional support and trainees who are in difficulty.
  • Provide support to Training Officers throughout the London North Medical Physics Consortium including taking responsibility for signing off competencies and assessments within the post-holder's specialism and other general competencies on the on line portfolio.
  • Monitor projects involving changes to practices and identify which changes should be made to improve the delivery of training.
  • The post-holder will work in a busy clinical environment and is expected to observe high standards of professionalism and patient confidentiality at all times.
  • The post-holder must be registered for a recognised programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and must ensure that their personal professional registration is maintained.
  • Meet expected results by using own initiative and following general principles and applicable regulations, standards and guidelines.
About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive pro rataContractFixed termDuration2 yearsWorking patternPart-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number290-SCCS-2012Job locationsCharing Cross HospitalFulham Palace RdLondonW6 8RFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential
  • B.Sc. or equivalent in physics or related subject.
  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related area.
  • Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM).
  • State registered as a clinical scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
ExperienceEssential
  • Up to date knowledge of the structure of the STP Training Scheme and assessments involved.
  • Experience of supervising STP trainees.
  • Experience of assessing STP trainees.
  • Experience of Research and Development methodology, and writing scientific and technical reports.
  • Good understanding of radiation protection legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR), Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER), ISO9000, BSI, professional and regulatory body reports, etc.].
Desirable
  • Experience as national STP assessor.
  • Experience of STP Curriculum writing.
  • Experience as M.Sc. supervisor.
Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to assess and analyse complex medical physics issues requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation.
  • Ability to find solutions to complex, multi-factorial, problems and to use judgement on their likely clinical impact.
  • Ability to plan an agreed range of complex medical physics activities which may directly impact on patient welfare.
  • Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances.
  • Ability to maintain clarity of purpose in a clinical environment within which there is constant emotional pressure.
  • Ability to teach and train postgraduate level physics material.
  • Ability to produce information from data, and to write or orally deliver this appropriately for the intended audience.
Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssential
  • B.Sc. or equivalent in physics or related subject.
  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related area.
  • Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM).
  • State registered as a clinical scientist with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
ExperienceEssential
  • Up to date knowledge of the structure of the STP Training Scheme and assessments involved.
  • Experience of supervising STP trainees.
  • Experience of assessing STP trainees.
  • Experience of Research and Development methodology, and writing scientific and technical reports.
  • Good understanding of radiation protection legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines [e.g. Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR), Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IRMER), ISO9000, BSI, professional and regulatory body reports, etc.].
Desirable
  • Experience as national STP assessor.
  • Experience of STP Curriculum writing.
  • Experience as M.Sc. supervisor.
Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to assess and analyse complex medical physics issues requiring analysis, comparison and interpretation.
  • Ability to find solutions to complex, multi-factorial, problems and to use judgement on their likely clinical impact.
  • Ability to plan an agreed range of complex medical physics activities which may directly impact on patient welfare.
  • Ability to deal with occasional distressing circumstances.
  • Ability to maintain clarity of purpose in a clinical environment within which there is constant emotional pressure.
  • Ability to teach and train postgraduate level physics material.
  • Ability to produce information from data, and to write or orally deliver this appropriately for the intended audience.

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