Malcolm has two roles within the Trust: Head of MPCE and Trust Lead Scientist. As Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Malcolm is responsible for maintaining the high standard of Physical Sciences services delivered within the Oxford University Hospitals.
These services are based around five professional groups, each of which has its own lead. Malcolm's role includes the development of strategy for serving the requirements of current and emerging healthcare services as well as providing opportunities for research and development, and the general day-to-day support of my colleagues.
As Lead Scientist, Malcolm represents the numerous scientific professionals working within the Trust. These include technologists, pre-registration scientists, clinical scientists, consultant clinical scientists and many others. Malcolm acts as a central point of contact for the professional scientific community within the Trust, ensuring they are adequately represented and assisting with innovation, professional development and recruitment.
Both of these roles require Malcolm to nurture operational links to organisations and professional bodies external to OUH such as Royal Colleges, The National School for Healthcare Science, Health Education England and Higher Education Institutes.