Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a registered Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics) at our Queen Elizabeth Hospital site to perform and assist in all areas of the Radiotherapy Physics service, including dosimetry, machine QC, treatment planning, and imaging. Applications from staff close to registration will be considered for appointment under the terms of Agenda for Change annex 21.
The Radiotherapy Physics Service has 48 WTE scientific and technical staff working to help deliver approximately 60,000 radiotherapy patient fractions per year on six Elekta Versa linear accelerators with FFF capability, two Tomotherapy/Radixact units and a CyberKnife. Two further Radixact units are to be installed and commissioned in the next 12 months. The department has three wide-bore CT scanners, a dedicated HDR suite, a superficial x-ray unit and uses the RayStation, Precision and Oncentra planning systems. 4DCT, SABR and SGRT techniques are in routine use, as is a well-developed adaptive planning service. 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
You will undertake a broad range of duties spanning the general area of Radiotherapy Physics, including calibration and QA of linear accelerators, Tomotherapy, and other treatment units, QA on CTs and HDR, as well as general dosimetry, treatment planning and mould room related activities, and patient specific IMRT measurements. There will also be opportunities for involvement in new developments and project work.
Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to regularly work evening shifts on at least one to two days per week (typically until 8pm). There will be occasions where flexible working is required, including weekend working.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*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
- *Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in Physics.
- *MSc in radiation physics or medical radiation physics
- *State registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- *Corporate membership of a professional body (eg IPEM)
Experience
Essential
- *Significant post graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics.
- *Evidence of a record of CPD and appraisal assessments, or equivalent evidence of career progression and continuing learning.
- *Experience of research and development activities.
- *Experience of project management.
- *Highly developed specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics and peripheral knowledge of other areas within Medical Physics.
- *Specialist knowledge of a wide range of clinical radiotherapy techniques.
- *Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error, with respect to Radiotherapy Physics. Should have the ability to exercise judgement on complex facts or situations requiring urgent interpretation and analysis, followed by a comparison of the possible options for action.
- *Fluency with UHBT IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. with good keyboard skills.
- *Expert understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (eg IRR17, IRMER17, Data Protection Act etc).
- *Needs to understand the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with:
- Ionising radiation
- Electrical hazards
- Lasers
- Biological Hazards
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to understand and write computer software required for applications to radiotherapy
- *Ability to solve scientific and mathematical problems in relation to radiotherapy.
- *Specialist skills in radiotherapy physics.
- *Effective written and oral communication skills.
- *Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- *Effective teaching and research skills.
- *Manual dexterity in handling delicate electronic instruments.
- *Ability to implement new developments and system changes with minimum direct supervision and in appropriate timescale.
- *Able to demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills.
- *Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and show commitment.
- *Able to demonstrate high level of self motivation.
- *Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
- *Able to use VDUs more or less continuously, except when involved in meetings, discussions, QA or troubleshooting on Clinical Equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in Physics.
- *MSc in radiation physics or medical radiation physics
- *State registration as a Clinical Scientist.
Desirable
- *Corporate membership of a professional body (eg IPEM)
Experience
Essential
- *Significant post graduate experience in the application of Medical Physics.
- *Evidence of a record of CPD and appraisal assessments, or equivalent evidence of career progression and continuing learning.
- *Experience of research and development activities.
- *Experience of project management.
- *Highly developed specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics and peripheral knowledge of other areas within Medical Physics.
- *Specialist knowledge of a wide range of clinical radiotherapy techniques.
- *Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error, with respect to Radiotherapy Physics. Should have the ability to exercise judgement on complex facts or situations requiring urgent interpretation and analysis, followed by a comparison of the possible options for action.
- *Fluency with UHBT IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. with good keyboard skills.
- *Expert understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (eg IRR17, IRMER17, Data Protection Act etc).
- *Needs to understand the hazards posed by, and precautions needed with:
- Ionising radiation
- Electrical hazards
- Lasers
- Biological Hazards
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to understand and write computer software required for applications to radiotherapy
- *Ability to solve scientific and mathematical problems in relation to radiotherapy.
- *Specialist skills in radiotherapy physics.
- *Effective written and oral communication skills.
- *Ability to work individually and as a team member.
- *Effective teaching and research skills.
- *Manual dexterity in handling delicate electronic instruments.
- *Ability to implement new developments and system changes with minimum direct supervision and in appropriate timescale.
- *Able to demonstrate excellent leadership and motivational skills.
- *Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and show commitment.
- *Able to demonstrate high level of self motivation.
- *Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative.
- *Able to use VDUs more or less continuously, except when involved in meetings, discussions, QA or troubleshooting on Clinical Equipment.
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).
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.
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).
