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Job Summary

The post holder will work as a registered clinical scientist, participating in the band 7 rotation of scientists entailing working approximately 0.4WTE in a dedicated section, 0.1 on general quality assurance and checking duties and 0.4WTE in one other section of radiotherapy physics on a 6 monthly basis. 0.1WTE is assigned to personal development and research and development outside of any allocated work making up part of the work plan.

The sections are Brachytherapy, Computing, Dosimetry, Treatment Planning and national trials quality assurance as part of the national Radiotherapy Trial Quality Assurance group (RTTQA). It is therefore expected that the post holder will develop specialist expertise in one area of the department and gain a broad understanding of all aspects of radiotherapy, rotating around each section every 2 years.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the direction of a section manager and / or Medical Physics Expert to perform the full range of routine, implementation and development work associated with providing radiotherapy physics services to the cancer centre.

Radiotherapy Physics provides all the background scientific and technical data, advice and expertise to the radiotherapy and physics departments for the treatment machines, CT simulators, computer systems and specialized devices. This is fundamental for patient doses to be prescribed and given correctly, the safe operation of equipment and staff protection from X-Rays. It includes specifications for the equipment, their calibration and QA, repair & maintenance, data networking and computer control, and individualized patient dose computations.

About Us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-HS752-0725

Job locations

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Radiotherapy Service at Velindre Cancer Centre is undergoing significant transformation, which will continue for several years. Currently there are 7 linear accelerators (4 Varian and 3 Elekta) and an Elekta Flexitron for brachytherapy treatments. A replacement programme of all treatment devices, Oncology Information Systems and Treatment Planning Systems is underway; two Halcyon machines were installed in 2023 with another being installed in April 2024. A radiotherapy satellite centre is due to open in Abergavenny in 2025, with a new Velindre Cancer Centre due to open in 2026. Radiotherapy equipment at the new centre will include Varian BRAVOS brachytherapy, Varian Halcyon / Ethos machines, Varian Edge (SRS) and a dedicated research machine.

We have multiple Clinical Scientist posts available, which will be based at either Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff or the satellite centre in Abergavenny.

South East Wales is an attractive place to live and work with the benefits afforded by a capital city. Outside of the city there are coastal areas and the Bannau Brycheiniog national park within a half hour drive.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Radiotherapy Service at Velindre Cancer Centre is undergoing significant transformation, which will continue for several years. Currently there are 7 linear accelerators (4 Varian and 3 Elekta) and an Elekta Flexitron for brachytherapy treatments. A replacement programme of all treatment devices, Oncology Information Systems and Treatment Planning Systems is underway; two Halcyon machines were installed in 2023 with another being installed in April 2024. A radiotherapy satellite centre is due to open in Abergavenny in 2025, with a new Velindre Cancer Centre due to open in 2026. Radiotherapy equipment at the new centre will include Varian BRAVOS brachytherapy, Varian Halcyon / Ethos machines, Varian Edge (SRS) and a dedicated research machine.

We have multiple Clinical Scientist posts available, which will be based at either Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff or the satellite centre in Abergavenny.

South East Wales is an attractive place to live and work with the benefits afforded by a capital city. Outside of the city there are coastal areas and the Bannau Brycheiniog national park within a half hour drive.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• MSc- Medical Physics, Computer Science or equivalent
• Completion of STP or completion of other routes to registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC or close to achieving it
  
  

Desirable

• PhD in Medical Physics
• Published papers in the field
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience in radiotherapy physics through training or in post.
  
  

Desirable

• Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment.
• Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy
• R&D off one's own initiative.
  
  

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Aptitude for maths calculations
• Able to develop the subject using peer acceptable procedures
• Good written documentation of projects and procedures
• Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills
• Proven ability with computer s/w, and its modification, e.g. able to create complex scientific programs and spreadsheets
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Proven ability to develop the physics of RT
• Good at option appraisals of complex alternatives
• Good planning and organisation
• Use of dosemeters and their software
• Good 3D visualisation and precise positioning of dosimetry
• Advanced computer analysis, data manipulation and its display
• Use of Monte-Carlo radiation transport codes
  
  

Values

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively to staff at all levels
• Able to demonstrate positive contributions to the improvement process
• Enthusiasm
  
  

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

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