Clinical Director CMPE

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Accountability

• Accountable for the direct delivery of Christie Medical Physics and Engineering services including Radiotherapy Physics, Nuclear Medicine, Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection and Clinical Engineering.
• Accountable for the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering budget of ~ £25.2m for services delivered to The Christie and regional customers.
• Responsible officer for regional contracts of up to £700,000 per annum.
• Take responsibility for scientific standard of Medical Physics services including:-

1. Radiotherapy services at The Christie and its satellites
2. Nuclear medicine services at The Christie, regional Nuclear Medicine and the National PET contract.
3. Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection services to contracted trusts and The Christie NHS Trust,
4. Clinical Engineering services at The Christi

• Ensure services provided at The Christie NHS Trust and regional customers conform legal standards in the provision of radiation safety advice ( as set out in IRR and IRMER) and reflect standards expected of the CQC and HSE.
• To maintain a network of healthcare professionals to fulfil state registered roles as clinical scientists, Medical Physics Experts, Radiation Protection Advisers and Radioactive Waste Advisors

2. Leadership

• To provide operational and scientific leadership to the CMPE Directorate.
• To provide health care science leadership within The Christie NHS Trust acting as lead scientist for the medical physics branch of healthcare science.
• The represent the Christie as part of the Operating Network of radiotherapy centres
• Provide Healthcare science leadership with the Northwest Network of Healthcare Science.
• Participate nationally through leadership roles in relevant bodies such as The Instiutute of Physics & Engineering in Medicine or Royal, College of Radiologists and The British Institute of Radiology
• Provide leadership in research representing the directorate on the Research Strategy Committee and working closely with the University of Manchester on the radiation related research portfolio.
• Professional leadership for healthcare scientists working in Medical physics

3. Management

• To set and gain acceptance of challenging but realistic objectives, plans and budgets by key staff; helping them to meet their objectives through guidance, support and co-ordination.
• To hold, and ensure the sound management of, the Medical Physics Directorate Budget and to hold and manage clinical service budgets of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (including maintenance contracts, radiopharmaceuticals and other sealed radioactive sources for radiotherapy).
• To ensure the efficient and cost-effective provision of Medical Physics services of the highest possible quality where and when they are needed within North Western Region (and beyond where this is appropriate).
• Determine strategic objectives (with a 5-10 year horizon) for the long term planning of Medical Physics and other services which depend on Physics and Clinical Engineering
• To ensure through the negotiation of Service Level Agreements with NHS Trusts and other service users, that satisfactory outcomes for the Directorate and the users are secured.
• Contribute to overall management of Trust, serving on policy making and management committees, including, Christie Research Strategy Group, as required by the Chief Executive.
• To provide the management structure for the department of Medical Illustration.

4. Professional role

• To provide Medical Physics Expert level scientific advice within the fields of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering to and on behalf of the Trust.
• To maintain awareness of professional issues within the UK and International Medical Physics community and to represent the Directorate and Trust on professional issues within this community.
• Develop and maintain contacts with policy makers at all levels within the NHS and DoH.
• Maintain competency in one area of medical physics at Medical Physics Expert level.

5. Scientific - Clinical Service delivery

• To ensure that the requirements for physics and engineering are identified and that the services provided are optimised within the resources available.
• To work with the operational group leaders in taking responsibility for the standards of service delivery including the safe, effective and efficient use of resources.
• To ensure that the Directorate is proactive in the identification and implementation of new applications of physics and engineering within medicine.
• To identify opportunities for effective exploitation of the Directorate's skills, facilities and expertise within the Region and beyond in order to realise the healthcare benefits of physics and engineering.
• Lead policy implementation, service developments and the production of business cases at Network level and above.
• Oversee the identification and analysis of operational and financial risks to the directorate.
• Assess risks and benefits for major service developments.

6. Scientific - Research and Development

• To provide leadership for the Directorate's research portfolio.
• Direct and initiate a portfolio of translational research aimed at improving health care by research and development in the application of Physics and Engineering
• Publish research in internationally recognised peer reviewed research journals and to communicate research through national and international conferences.
• Specifically, to work with the clinical departments and academic groups operating within the Trust to maintain a coherent R&D strategy.
• To ensure that the outcomes of research and development, carried out throughout the Directorate, are promulgated by means of internal reports, publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• To establish and maintain collaborations with scientific, and clinical departments in healthcare organisations nationally and internationally, including Universities and commercial companies.
• To support the acquisition of funding and resources for both service and research and development from a wide variety of sources, including appropriate sources outside the Health Service.
• To ensure that the opportunities afforded by the development of the National Institute of Health Research are realised
• To act as a supervisor of doctoral level students.

7. Education

• Oversee a programme of education including collaboration on Masters and doctoral programmes with multiple higher education institutions.
• Provide leadership for the Directorates teaching activities
• Provide leadership, jointly with the University of Manchester, to the national Doctorate level programme for Higher Specialist Scientific Training for consultant clinical scientists.
• Provide an environment for training and Continuous Professional Development of Staff.

8. Human resources, Teaching and training

• To have responsibility for the 4 operational sections and support section (admin/workshop etc) within CMPE in respect of all HR issues, including; disciplinary, grievance, competence, fitness to work etc., in order to comply with all Trust policies and generally accepted good practice.
• To ensure that members of staff are educated, motivated and trained to meet existing needs and new challenges facing the Directorate.
• To ensure that any other formal or informal teaching or training by members of the group is undertaken as required.
• To work closely with the Manchester University and other Universities in the region to develop and provide educational courses.
• Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• State Registered Clinical Scientist
• Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
• Higher degree
• Medical Physics Expert
• Higher specialist training (or equivalent)
• PhD or equivalent evidence research training

Desirable criteria

• Corporate membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• In the delivery of Medical Physics services
• In team leadership
• In management including management of change

Desirable criteria

• Involved with the operation of Quality management systems.
• Supervision of students and trainees
• Planning / implementation of new facilities

Skills

Essential criteria

• Strong scientific leadership
• Good interpersonal skills
• Clear and articulate communicator.
• High level of competence in use of information management systems
• Advanced skills in data analysis and presentation

Desirable criteria

• Effective collaboration with other organisations.
• Performance of staff reviews and appraisals

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Expert knowledge in 1 or more aspects of medical physics and Oncology
• Working knowledge of a wide range of medical physics disciplines.
• Appropriate health and safety legislation
• Good understanding of NHS finance systems.
• Good understanding of HR policies and procedures

Desirable criteria

• Development of business cases
• Understanding of research and clinical governance

Values

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Research

Essential criteria

• Strong record of dissemination / publication of scientific work

Desirable criteria

• Successful completion of externally funded research projects.

Professional Engagement

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Membership, which chartered status, of IPEM or other equivalent professional body

Desirable criteria

• Fellowship of IPEM or other equivalent professional body

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to deal with many workstreams simultaneously
• Ability for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable and/or for concentration for prolonged periods
• Ability to deal with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
• Ability to prioritise on the basis of importance and urgency
• Able to work with keyboard and VDU for long periods

Desirable criteria

• Willing to drive between NWMP bases and client Trusts

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 224.7KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)