Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a Clinical Scientist.

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.

The department serves a population of 1 million people. It is equipped with 6 Elekta linacs, two Siemens CT scanners, a Fleixtron brachytherapy unit and will soon be installing a new kV unit. The hardware base is complemented by Mosaiq OIS, Monaco & Raystation and Prosoma virtual simulation software systems. AI tools are increasingly used as part of the department's work and we have ambitions to deliver online adaptive radiotherapy in the future.

Main duties of the job
The radiotherapy physics team consists of physicists, mould room technologists, engineers, IT specialists and others. We construct a supportive and engaging atmosphere for qualified and competent individuals to thrive in. Newly qualified staff are required to go through a preceptorship programme which introduces individuals to the trust and runs through our QA, planning and imaging competencies.

Applicants for this post should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or 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
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

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.

Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
• Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
• Good communication skills with all staff groups.
• Efficient time management.
• Good report writing and presentational skills

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
• STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
• Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
• To achieve registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist within 12 months of appointment

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of completed research and development projects.

Desirable

• Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.

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).

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