Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Scientist in Tees Valley. The role requires HCPC registration or the ability to achieve it within a year. Responsibilities include delivering clinical services in radiotherapy and developing new techniques. A good knowledge of the radiotherapy process is essential. Training in leadership will be provided.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or ability to achieve registration within 12 months.
• Exceptional individuals may achieve registration via ACS route 2 within 3 years.
• Good knowledge of the radiotherapy process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to routine clinical service delivery.
• Develop new techniques and technologies across the service.

Job description

The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a Clinical Scientist. Applicants for this post should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or be in a position to achieve registration within 12 months.

We also welcome applications from exceptional individuals able to achieve registration via ACS route 2 within 3 years. Appointment would be under AFC annex 21 rules, following a structured training plan leading to HCPC registration.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS


• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours


• Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills


• Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities.

The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process and will contribute to routine clinical service delivery and the development of new techniques and technologies across all areas of the service.