Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Senior team and in line with the Trusts Values, you will deliver high quality and innovative patient care through your strategic leadership and by promoting a culture of inclusivity and continuous improvement. You will also bring your innovative, collaborative and collegiate leadership style and be able to demonstrate your strong communications skills working across a large and varied stakeholder landscape.

We are a dynamic and fast paced environment, balancing challenging operational demands whilst ensuring we are evolving and always improving and encouraging innovation. We are committed to your career development and offer a supportive, flexible and collaborative working environment.

What youll do:

You will deputise for the Head of Radiotherapy Physics, directing and managing the resources of the Radiotherapy Physics Group to deliver clinical, scientific, advisory, educational and research & development capacity and services across our Trust and other health care organisations in our local economy.

You will support the management of a talented and diverse team of around 50, including Clinical Scientists, Dosimetrists (Therapy Radiographers and Clinical Technologists), Software and Electronic engineers, working across two sites in Southampton and Hampshire Hospitals.

You will act as an MPE and also a quality manager in radiotherapy physics.

What were looking for:

Formal academic training in Physics and Medical Physics, with State Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics.

Extensive knowledge and experience of clinical procedures, practices, and developments in Radiotherapy and Imaging.

Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to present at national/international meetings, engaging diverse audiences.

The ability to build highly effective relationships with staff, Trust management, including Board members, and peers at local, regional, and national levels.

A supportive leadership style that fosters team engagement, empowerment, and career growth.

A commitment to our core values: Patients First, Working Together, Always Improving.

Additional information:

Closing date is 20 April 2025Shortlisting will take place on 23 April 2025An online Stakeholder Session will be held via Teams on Thursday 1 May 2025Final Panel Interviews will be held at our Trust on Friday 9 May 2025

Should you wish to have an informal conversation please do contact the Head of Radiotherapy Physics: rachel.barlow@uhs.nhs.uk or jane.mccartney@uhs.nhs.uk in the UHS Senior Appointments Team.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients first
• Working together
• Always Improving

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Advanced analytical thinking
• People Management
• Problem solving
• Strategic planning
• Resource management
• Data analysis
• Leadership
• Communication
• Research skills
• Presentation skills

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• BSc in Physics
• MSc in Medical Physics
• HCPC registration
• Formal training to attain State Registration as Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics)
• Registered as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation physics, radiotherapy physics, radiation dosimetry, clinical radiobiology and radiation protection
• Strong mathematical skills, capable of analysing large amounts of data using modern software

Desirable

• Ph.D. by research in medical physics or closely related discipline
• Fellowship in at least one professional body (e.g. IPEM, IoP)
• Author of reports and/or publications
• Working knowledge of NHS financial systems and HR policies and procedures, with appropriate local involvement
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, e.g. IRR17, IR(ME)R17, ISO 9001:2015, Data Protection Act, Caldicott and other relevant BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines
• Management experience at a senior level

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)