Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Scientist for a 12-month maternity cover role within the radiotherapy physics team. The successful candidate will engage in various department functions including brachytherapy and treatment planning. Applicants should be registered or nearing completion of Clinical Scientist training, with flexibility for part-time roles and home arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Clinical Scientist or near completion of training.
• Consideration for talented scientists with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the radiotherapy physics team for maternity cover.
• Work across all major areas in the department.

Skills

Registered Clinical Scientist

Knowledge in brachytherapy

Experience in dosimetry

Quality control skills

Treatment planning expertise

Education

Training as a Clinical Scientist

Job description

Position Overview

There is an opportunity for a Clinical Scientist to join the radiotherapy physics team at the Arden Centre Coventry for a period of 12 months to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in all major areas within the department; brachytherapy, dosimetry, quality control and treatment planning.

Equipment & Facilities

The Arden Centre is equipped with five Elekta linacs, an orthovoltage treatment machine and Elekta HDR brachytherapy after loader. All our linacs are equipped with Agility heads and cone beam CT. We have a modern portfolio of techniques including a growing SABR service.

Research Collaboration

The Radiotherapy Physics department has active research collaborations with the University of Warwick and Coventry University with which the post holder will be encouraged to participate.

Application Requirements

Applicants should be a registered Clinical Scientist or be about to complete training as a Clinical Scientist. Applications from talented scientist with less experience may be considered and appointed on a lower band. We are open to the discussion of part time, flexi-time and limited working from home arrangements.

Additional Information

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Contact for Further Information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Fletcher Job title: Operations lead Radiotherapy Physics Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 967283