Job summary
We are looking for a clinical scientist to join the Radiotherapy Physics service. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics, including treatment planning, dosimetry & QA, brachytherapy, computing and R&D, depending on experience and service priorities.
The successful candidate should be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist or expected to achieve registration within the next 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The main role of this post is to provide support to the work of the Radiotherapy Physics section. The post holder will work over a range of areas in Radiotherapy Physics and will undergo trainingin Radiotherapy Physics and associated techniques. They will be responsible on a day to day basis to the relevant Principal Physicist or Lead Dosimetrist in charge of the areas in which work is currently being performed. The post holder will be expected to provide routine support at the Queen Mary Hospital site, Sidcup for up to 20% of their time.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
The Department of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering at Guys & St. Thomas' provides a comprehensive range of scientific and technical services to the Trust and external organisations. Its large Radiotherapy Physics & Engineering section works closely with the Radiotherapy Department to deliver high quality patient care on state of the art equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a limited range of radiotherapy equipment and clinical applications
Desirable
- Experience of supporting original radiotherapy research or service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist (or able to achieve within 12 months)
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a limited range of radiotherapy equipment and clinical applications
Desirable
- Experience of supporting original radiotherapy research or service development
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist (or able to achieve within 12 months)
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).
