Principal Clinical Scientist Treatment Planning

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Inverness seeks a newly qualified Clinical Scientist to support specialist cancer services in the Highlands & Islands. This role involves routine service delivery and opportunities for project work. Ideal candidates will pursue MPE accreditation while benefitting from the stunning surroundings of the Highlands. Contact Steve Colligan for more information.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Clinical Scientist.
• Ability to contribute to routine service delivery.
• Willingness to work towards MPE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support specialist cancer services for the Highlands & Islands.
• Engage in and lead project work.

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

A vacancy has become available for a newly qualified Clinical Scientist to join our small, but very busy department supporting specialist cancer services to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. The department is equipped with two Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerators and a Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT Scanner. We also have access to MRI and PET-CT. The RayStation Treatment Planning system is in use and transit dosimetry via RadCalc EPID is routinely provided for all TPS-based plans. The Oncology Management System in use is currently Aria but will change to RayCare during this year.

The postholder will contribute to all of the routine service delivery and will have the opportunity to participate in and lead project work. The postholder will be supported and encouraged to work towards MPE accreditation.

Inverness is the capital city of the Highlands and offers a high standard of living in an area of outstanding wildlife and natural beauty, providing an ideal base for pursuing many outdoor activities within the Highlands and Islands area.

Informal enquiries and visits to the Department are welcome.

Contact: Steve Colligan, Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Tel: [phone]; email [e-mail])

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