Senior Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics)
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6202678/188-CLN0380 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to develop their experience and expertise in all areas of Radiotherapy. Pre-registration physicists on recognised training routes who are close to registration would be considered for appointment at a lower band.
You will join the friendly team of Scientists, Dosimetrists and Engineers in the Radiotherapy Physics Group . The department is equipped with 7 linacs over 2 sites supported by Pinnacle and Elements TPSs to provide a comprehensive service. All our linacs have IGRT and SGRT capability and we had new HDR brachytherapy equipment installed this year.
We have an active Scientific Computing group supporting innovative solutions to progress efficient automated workflow. We are the only centre in the UK providing Intra Operative Radiotherapy with an Electron Accelerator and also provide physics services to breast Intra Operative Radiotherapy.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do
Work would include supporting delivery and development of stereotactic services, QA and commissioning of equipment and new techniques. Dedicated time for research and development work will be given to support the many ongoing projects in the department. Service development and innovation are at the core of our work and staff are encouraged to attend and present their work at National and International meetings. The department has a diverse, friendly workforce which actively engages in CPD such as Departmental Seminars to share learning. The post holder will also contribute to teaching and training. The department is an accredited training department for Modernising Scientific Careers STP and HSST programmes as well as IPEM training for Clinical technologists and route 2 for Clinical Scientists.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate is an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics with an enthusiasm to contribute to the Radiotherapy Physics service delivery and development. Pre-registration physicists on recognised training routes would be considered for appointment at a lower band.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
This would be a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to develop their experience and expertise in all areas of Radiotherapy. Pre-registration physicists on recognised training routes who are close to registration would be considered for appointment at a lower band.
You will join the friendly team of Scientists, Dosimetrists and Engineers in the Radiotherapy Physics Group . The department is equipped with 7 linacs over 2 sites supported by Pinnacle and Elements TPSs to provide a comprehensive service. All our linacs have IGRT and SGRT capability and we had new HDR brachytherapy equipment installed this year.
We have an active Scientific Computing group supporting innovative solutions to progress efficient automated workflow. We are the only centre in the UK providing Intra Operative Radiotherapy with an Electron Accelerator and also provide physics services to breast Intra Operative Radiotherapy.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do
Work would include supporting delivery and development of stereotactic services, QA and commissioning of equipment and new techniques. Dedicated time for research and development work will be given to support the many ongoing projects in the department. Service development and innovation are at the core of our work and staff are encouraged to attend and present their work at National and International meetings. The department has a diverse, friendly workforce which actively engages in CPD such as Departmental Seminars to share learning. The post holder will also contribute to teaching and training. The department is an accredited training department for Modernising Scientific Careers STP and HSST programmes as well as IPEM training for Clinical technologists and route 2 for Clinical Scientists.
What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate is an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics with an enthusiasm to contribute to the Radiotherapy Physics service delivery and development. Pre-registration physicists on recognised training routes would be considered for appointment at a lower band.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024