Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, at the Arden Centre in Coventry, invites a Clinical Scientist to join the radiotherapy physics team. The post offers exposure to all major areas within the department and collaboration with the University of Warwick and Coventry University.

The role supports treatment planning, mould room, brachytherapy and machine quality control, with opportunities to participate in SABR services and research partnerships.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Scientist or soon to complete training as a Clinical Scientist.
• Open to part-time, flexi-time and limited working from home arrangements.
• Engage in scientific activities for patients undergoing cancer treatment and participate in related rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Scientific Expertise for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Deliver Clinical Technical Services in Treatment Planning, Mould Room, Brachytherapy and Machine Quality Control when rota requires.

Skills

Clinical Scientist registration

Flexible working arrangements

Research collaborations

Education

HSST training candidate

Medical physics training

Job description

There is an opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join the radiotherapy physics team at the Arden Centre Coventry. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in all major areas within the department.

The Arden Centre is equipped with five Elekta linacs, an orthovoltage treatment machine and Elekta HDR brachytherapy after loader. We have a modern portfolio of techniques including a growing SABR service.

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. We are an accredited training department at all levels of medical physics including HSST.

Applicants should be a registered Clinical Scientist or be about to complete training as a Clinical Scientist. We are open to the discussion of part time, flexi-time and limited working from home arrangements.

The Centre is located on the University Hospital site at Walsgrave which is on the edge of historic Coventry with convenient transport to the City and easy access to rural Warwickshire, the M6 and the M69 motorways.

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

To provide Scientific Expertise for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

When required by the Radiotherapy Physics Rota, to provide Clinical Technical Services in the provision of Treatment Planning, Mould Room, Brachytherapy and Machine Quality Control in Radiotherapy.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gareth Baugh Job title: Head of Radiotherapy Physics Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 967296