Lead Clinical Scientist

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a qualified Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics to join their team at The James Cook University Hospital. This full-time role requires significant experience in radiotherapy physics, along with the ability to achieve certification as a Medical Physics Expert. The position provides an opportunity to support high-quality clinical services and participate in professional development training. Salary ranges from £55,690 to £62,682 annually.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Permanent employment

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Clinical Scientists must have significant experience in the field of radiotherapy physics.
• Able to work as a Medical Physics Expert or achieve certification within 12 months.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems and clinical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality services to support Radiotherapy department activities.
• Participate in Leadership and Improvement training to enhance management skills.

Skills

Significant experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics

Knowledge of current radiation legislation

Familiarity with linear accelerator operation

Education

Certificate as Medical Physics Expert (RPA2000)

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Job Summary

This is an opportunity to work in Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, part of the United Hospitals Tees Group. The radiotherapy physics team provide high quality services to support the clinical activity of the Radiotherapy department which serves the population of over 1 million people living in and around the Tees Valley region.

Main Duties

Applicants for this grade must be Clinical Scientists with significant experience in the field of radiotherapy physics, able to work as a Medical Physics Expert (RPA2000 certificate holder), or with the ability to do so within 12 months of appointment.

Interview Dates

Interviews have a preliminary date of 12th and 13th February.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Location

The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.

Salary and Contract

Band 8a, £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, Permanent, Full-time.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics.
• Significant and up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
• Knowledge and understanding of current radiation legislation, knowledge of codes of practice and recommendations in quality assurance and radiation dosimetry.
• Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems.
• Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology.
• Evidence of completed research and development projects.
• Able to achieve certification as a MPE on the RPA2000 list within 12 months of appointment.

Experience

• Extensive experience with linear accelerator operation, function.

Training and Professional Development

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. 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 following training sessions: Your Leadership Impact, Leading your Team to Success, Leading Into the Future, Service Improvement for Beginners, Developing your Service Improvement Skills, Lean Practitioner, The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS, Promote Trust values and behaviours, Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills, Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Information

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW.