Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics department at Sheffield is looking for an exceptionally able and enthusiastic HCPC-Registered Clinical Scientist to join our friendly, dedicated team at one of England's largest radiotherapy centres.
Suitable candidates will either be an HCPC-Registered Radiotherapy Physicist or be close to achieving HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist,with experience of Radiotherapy Physics.
Appointment at Band 6 might be considered until registration is achieved.
Main duties of the job
Band 6:
Under the guidance of senior staff,
- Check and approve routine and complex treatment plans, shells, dose calculations and templates produced by other members of staff.
- Assist senior staff with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments.
- Perform quality control and commissioning measurement on radiotherapy equipment, and associated systems.
Band 7:
- Check, approve, and take responsibility for routine and complex treatment plans, shells, dose calculations and templates produced byother members of staff.
- Provide routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments.
- Perform quality control and commissioning measurement on radiotherapy equipment, and associated systems.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Honours degree in Physics or equivalent
- (Band 7) MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- (Band 7) Have achieved STP Training in Medical Physics, HCPC Registration and Corporate Membership of IPEM
- (Band 6) Experience in Radiotherapy Physics gained through Grade A / STP clinical
Desirable
- (Band 6) MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- (Band 7) Experience in Radiotherapy Physics
- (Band 6) Postgraduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics gained through Grade A / STP clinical scientist training or equivalent knowledge and understanding gained through experience in a related area.
Desirable
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience with Varian linacs and Eclipse TPS
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Good communication and interpersonal skills
- (Band 6 & 7) Basic IT skills
Desirable
- (Band 6 & 7) Advanced IT skills
- (Band 6 & 7) Publication / presentation skills
Other Factors
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- (Band 6 & 7) High degree of motivation and personal drive.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Honours degree in Physics or equivalent
- (Band 7) MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- (Band 7) Have achieved STP Training in Medical Physics, HCPC Registration and Corporate Membership of IPEM
- (Band 6) Experience in Radiotherapy Physics gained through Grade A / STP clinical
Desirable
- (Band 6) MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- (Band 7) Experience in Radiotherapy Physics
- (Band 6) Postgraduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics gained through Grade A / STP clinical scientist training or equivalent knowledge and understanding gained through experience in a related area.
Desirable
- (Band 6 & 7) Experience with Varian linacs and Eclipse TPS
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Good communication and interpersonal skills
- (Band 6 & 7) Basic IT skills
Desirable
- (Band 6 & 7) Advanced IT skills
- (Band 6 & 7) Publication / presentation skills
Other Factors
Essential
- (Band 6 & 7) Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- (Band 6 & 7) High degree of motivation and personal drive.
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).
