Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Scientist with a proven track record to take up the post of Head of QC and Dosimetry in the friendly and dynamic Radiotherapy Physics team at UHB.
We have around 50 scientific and technical staff working in conjunction with clinical colleagues to provide approximately 4,500 new patients per year with World Class radiotherapy treatments, utilising 6 Elekta Versas with FFF, a Tomotherapy HD, a Radixact unit with kVCT imaging, and a Cyberknife unit. We also have two wide-bore CT scanners, a dedicated HDR suite and an XStrahl orthovoltage system. Our new equipment programme means an on-site MRI scanner and a second Radixact will be installed soon.
We deliver the majority of plans using IMRT FFF, treat all NHS SABR categories, and are developing pancreatic and cardiac SABR solutions. Current research and development interests include TBI on the Tomotherapy platform, small field dosimetry, geometric uncertainties, flash RT, and spatial fractionation.
Main duties of the job
If appointed, you will have considerable autonomy to practice within your area of expertise, and with clinical colleagues and the other Consultant Clinical Scientists within Radiotherapy Physics will contribute towards setting the strategic direction of the service.
You should be experienced in people management, and ready to lead a large and diverse team of radiotherapy professionals, including the Head of Technical Services. You should also have a strong track record in project delivery and research activity, including published work.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Higher degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Radiation Physics.
- *PhD by research in appropriate subject, or equivalent advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained through extensive study beyond Masters level, plus significant practical experience.
- *Corporate Membership or Fellowship of IPEM.
- *Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.
- *Registered as MPE with RPA 2000, or in exceptional circumstances instead possesses considerable experience allowing imminent registration post-appointment.
- *Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- *Registration on the Higher Specialised Scientist Register, or offering equivalent experience in lieu of registration.
- *Fellowship of IPEM or similar professional body.
Experience
Essential
- *Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation physics, radiotherapy physics, radiation dosimetry, and radiation protection sufficient to act as Medical Physics Expert for QC.
- *Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from Radiotherapy Physics practice so as to be able to analyse and interpret the highly complex situations that arise, consider the range of options and provide and co-ordinate the necessary solutions.
- *Sound knowledge of scientific computing including familiarity with high level computer languages scripting languages and the software development lifecycle.
- *Working knowledge of HR policies, PDRS policies and procedures.
- *Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001:2015, Data Protection Act, other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
- *Working knowledge of international guidelines in radiation protection and radiation physics e.g. ICRP, ICRU, IAEA reports etc..
- *Knowledge and understanding of national initiatives within radiotherapy and medical physics, and how they affect the work of the Radiotherapy Physics Section.
- *Significant experience of radiotherapy physics with responsible and relevant work in the field.
- *Considerable leadership and management experience in a clinical environment with a track record demonstrating ability to manage conflicting demands and establish priorities, and to plan and organise a broad range of complex treatment plan management, design and production activities.
- *Wide experience of equipment appraisal and evaluation, QC, fault-finding, and similar activities related to the management of the specialised QA and Dosimetry section.
- *High level understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or human error and of the critical requirement for accuracy in the radiotherapy process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Able to work flexibly which may include unsocial hours.
- *Able to travel to all UHB sites and externally as required by the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Higher degree in Radiation Physics or Medical Radiation Physics.
- *PhD by research in appropriate subject, or equivalent advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained through extensive study beyond Masters level, plus significant practical experience.
- *Corporate Membership or Fellowship of IPEM.
- *Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.
- *Registered as MPE with RPA 2000, or in exceptional circumstances instead possesses considerable experience allowing imminent registration post-appointment.
- *Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- *Registration on the Higher Specialised Scientist Register, or offering equivalent experience in lieu of registration.
- *Fellowship of IPEM or similar professional body.
Experience
Essential
- *Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation physics, radiotherapy physics, radiation dosimetry, and radiation protection sufficient to act as Medical Physics Expert for QC.
- *Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from Radiotherapy Physics practice so as to be able to analyse and interpret the highly complex situations that arise, consider the range of options and provide and co-ordinate the necessary solutions.
- *Sound knowledge of scientific computing including familiarity with high level computer languages scripting languages and the software development lifecycle.
- *Working knowledge of HR policies, PDRS policies and procedures.
- *Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g. IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001:2015, Data Protection Act, other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines.
- *Working knowledge of international guidelines in radiation protection and radiation physics e.g. ICRP, ICRU, IAEA reports etc..
- *Knowledge and understanding of national initiatives within radiotherapy and medical physics, and how they affect the work of the Radiotherapy Physics Section.
- *Significant experience of radiotherapy physics with responsible and relevant work in the field.
- *Considerable leadership and management experience in a clinical environment with a track record demonstrating ability to manage conflicting demands and establish priorities, and to plan and organise a broad range of complex treatment plan management, design and production activities.
- *Wide experience of equipment appraisal and evaluation, QC, fault-finding, and similar activities related to the management of the specialised QA and Dosimetry section.
- *High level understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or human error and of the critical requirement for accuracy in the radiotherapy process.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Able to work flexibly which may include unsocial hours.
- *Able to travel to all UHB sites and externally as required by the role.
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.
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).
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.
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).
