Clinical Scientist

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated medical physicist for their Radiotherapy team. The role includes performance assessment of equipment, scientific support for training staff, and promoting research in radiotherapy. Candidates should possess a BSc in Physical Science and an MSc in Medical Physics, with preference for HCPC registered individuals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced therapy systems and contribute to patient care.

Benefits

Development packages

Support for career growth

Qualifications

• Within 18 months of STP completion is essential.
• Desirable to have completed STP training.
• 2 years of experience in Radiotherapy Physics required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance of Radiotherapy treatment equipment.
• Provide scientific support and training.
• Promote research for a state-of-the-art service.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc Physical Science

MSc Medical Physics

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated medical physicist to join our Radiotherapy team. The replacement of our fleet of linacs was concluded following the installation of our second Halcyon in 2022. Additionally, the Trust is working closely with local charities to upgrade one of our Halcyon linacs so that adaptive radiotherapy can be delivered to the patients of Staffordshire through Varian's Ethos Adaptive Therapy System. Plans are also in place for the expansion of our brachytherapy service to include prostate needle therapy.

Applicants should possess a good honours degree in physics with relevant postgraduate experience preferably including a higher degree. Preference will be given to candidates who are HCPC registered with Radiotherapy Physics as their specialty; however consideration will also be given to pre-registered candidates who will be eligible for registration within 18 months.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to

• be part of a team who carry out the performance assessment, dosimetry and quality assurance of all Radiotherapy treatment equipment, supporting planning computers and procedures at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.
• provide scientific support and training to scientists and radiographers
• sustain any strategic change or improvements in the delivery of the service as agreed with line managers.
• promote research and development in order to provide a state of the art radiotherapy physics service with a national profile for the benefit of the Trust and patients.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• BSc Physical Science
• MSc Medical Physics

Training

Essential

• Within 18 months of STP completion

Desirable

• Completed STP training
• Within 6 months of STP completion

Knowledge

Essential

• 2 years Radiotherapy Physics
• Practical operation of radiotherapy equipment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Team work

Person Specification
Education

Essential

• BSc Physical Science
• MSc Medical Physics

Training

Essential

• Within 18 months of STP completion

Desirable

• Completed STP training
• Within 6 months of STP completion

Knowledge

Essential

• 2 years Radiotherapy Physics
• Practical operation of radiotherapy equipment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Team work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

Royal Stoke University Hospitals

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

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