Principal Clinical Scientist - Oncology Medical Physics

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a Clinical Scientist to provide expert medical physics services in radiotherapy. Candidates need to be State Registered Clinical Scientists with experience in radiotherapy. Essential skills include scientific leadership and clear communication of complex concepts. The role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Sufficient experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in the required areas of radiotherapy.
• Expert knowledge in one or more aspects of radiotherapy physics.
• Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning/implementation of new facilities/techniques/equipment within a team.
• Work within quality management systems.
• Understand health and safety legislation relevant to the position.

Skills

Strong scientific leadership

Clear and articulate communicator of complex scientific concepts

Record of dissemination/publication of scientific work

Education

State Registered Clinical Scientist

Honours degree in an appropriate physical science

Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities. See attached Job Description for details of main responsibilities.

Being Caring and Compassionate is at the heart of everything we do, understanding what each person needs and striving to make a positive difference in whatever way we can. Recognising Individuality means appreciating differences, making staff and patients feel respected and valued. Seeking to Involve involves actively getting involved and encouraging others to contribute and share ideas, information, knowledge and skills to provide a joined up service. Building Team Spirit means working together as one team with shared goals to provide the best possible service. Taking Personal Responsibility means individuals are accountable for achieving improvements to obtain the highest standards of care in a professional way, resulting in a service we can all be proud of.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria

• State Registered Clinical Scientist
• Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
• Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)
• Registered as a MPE with RPA 2000

Desirable criteria

• Full membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• PhD or equivalent evidence of research training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Sufficient experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in the required areas of radiotherapy
• Expert knowledge in one or more aspects of radiotherapy physics
• Experience of planning/implementation of new facilities/techniques/equipment within a team
• Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data
• Working knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety legislation

Desirable criteria

• Involved with the operation of Quality management systems
• Supervision of students and trainees
• Planning / implementation of new facilities
• Basic understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Understanding of research and clinical governance

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Strong scientific leadership
• Clear and articulate communicator of complex scientific concepts
• Record of dissemination / publication of scientific work

Desirable criteria

• Effective collaboration with other organisations
• Successful completion of externally funded research projects
• Previous experience of teaching

Additional information

Thank you for viewing this advert. The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so please apply promptly. We will contact you by e-mail to update you on your application progress; please check the email account you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

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Disclosures and DBS checks

If the role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, we will administer this on your behalf and recover the cost from your salary. The level of check depends on the role. Details: Basic £26.40; Standard £26.40; Enhanced £54.40. If you withdraw after a DBS check is initiated, you may be required to reimburse the cost. DBS checks are free for volunteers. The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.

In line with guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, all staff and volunteers must comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control processes, including mask wearing and social distancing at Trust sites.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people, and the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS checks where applicable.

Documents to download

• Job_Description_Person_Specification B8A Clinical Scientist (PDF, 436.7KB)
• Creating your best application (PDF, 6.1MB)
• What we can offer you (PDF, 6.7MB)