Job summary
Interview Date: 13 August 2024
Closing Date: 28 July 2024
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The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) is looking to appoint a Consultant Clinical Scientist (Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, QA and Dosimetry).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly-motivated, very experienced, MPE radiotherapy physicist to lead on machine quality assurance and dosimetry and lead and manage our in-house radiotherapy engineering team. It is essential that you have well-developed leadership, scientific and technical skills.
You will report to the head of radiotherapy physics and will be a leading player in developing the future strategy for NCCC.
NCCC, as part of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, delivers highly specialised clinical services at two sites, the Freeman Hospital at Newcastle upon Tyne and the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. The post will be based in Newcastle but will have responsibilities across both sites and so the post-holder will be expected to be flexible in spending time on each.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Freeman Hospital NCCC site includes:
- Seven Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators
- Two TomoTherapy treatment units
- Two Siemens CT scanners
- A Siemens MRI scanner dedicated to radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy radiotherapy treatment delivery
- kV treatment unit
- Mould Room facilities
- Treatment planning
The Cumberland Infirmary NCCC site includes:
- Two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators
- A Siemens CT scanner
- Access to a Siemens MRI scanner
- Mould Room facilities
We will be replacing one stereotactic unit Autumn 2024 and plan to replace the second in 2025. Following that, the 2 Tomotherapy units will be end of life and are expected to be replaced. We have a well-developed Aria environment and have for many years been a reference centre for Varian Aria training courses.The CQC rated NCCC as Outstanding and an Exemplar on their last IR(ME)R inspection, which is a reflection of the well-led and organised nature of the radiotherapy department.
Were also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. NCCC treats a wide range of therapies, including SRS, SABR, HDR brachy, TBI/TSEI, gated lung therapy and cardiac SABR. External beam treatment planning is carried out using RayStation, Elements and Precision. We are highly experienced in the use of AI auto-contouring in the clinical pathway. Treatment plans are checked using Radcalc and Mobius systems and transit IVD is in routine clinical use. NCCC has a strong national teaching pedigree and delivers the MSc in Clinical Science for the national STP program, as well as local FRCR courses, engineering and dosimetrist apprenticeships.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Freeman Hospital NCCC site includes:
- Seven Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators
- Two TomoTherapy treatment units
- Two Siemens CT scanners
- A Siemens MRI scanner dedicated to radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy radiotherapy treatment delivery
- kV treatment unit
- Mould Room facilities
- Treatment planning
The Cumberland Infirmary NCCC site includes:
- Two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators
- A Siemens CT scanner
- Access to a Siemens MRI scanner
- Mould Room facilities
We will be replacing one stereotactic unit Autumn 2024 and plan to replace the second in 2025. Following that, the 2 Tomotherapy units will be end of life and are expected to be replaced. We have a well-developed Aria environment and have for many years been a reference centre for Varian Aria training courses.The CQC rated NCCC as Outstanding and an Exemplar on their last IR(ME)R inspection, which is a reflection of the well-led and organised nature of the radiotherapy department.
Were also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. NCCC treats a wide range of therapies, including SRS, SABR, HDR brachy, TBI/TSEI, gated lung therapy and cardiac SABR. External beam treatment planning is carried out using RayStation, Elements and Precision. We are highly experienced in the use of AI auto-contouring in the clinical pathway. Treatment plans are checked using Radcalc and Mobius systems and transit IVD is in routine clinical use. NCCC has a strong national teaching pedigree and delivers the MSc in Clinical Science for the national STP program, as well as local FRCR courses, engineering and dosimetrist apprenticeships.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Quaifications and Education
Essential
- Honours degree in Physics
- MSc in related field or equivalent experience
- Advanced theoretical knowledge in more than one discipline to Doctorate level
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Registered Medical Physics Expert
- ILM 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- ILM 5 or equivalent
- PRINCE 2 Project Management or Equivalent Training
- Fellowship of a professional body.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Conducting research and development projects
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of managing financial and non-financial resources
- Experience of managing a team and individuals
- Successful experience of service development
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Regional or network service
- Experience of managing multiple services, budgets, projects and teams
- Experience of developing and implementing clinical service strategies
- Experience of working across professional and service boundaries
- Successful experience of submitting financial bids or business cases.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Evidence of leading change
- Project, budgetary and HR management
- Track record of strong scientific or technical skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Strong Computer skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of professional activity at a national level
Person Specification
Quaifications and Education
Essential
- Honours degree in Physics
- MSc in related field or equivalent experience
- Advanced theoretical knowledge in more than one discipline to Doctorate level
- Registered Clinical Scientist
- Registered Medical Physics Expert
- ILM 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- ILM 5 or equivalent
- PRINCE 2 Project Management or Equivalent Training
- Fellowship of a professional body.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Conducting research and development projects
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of managing financial and non-financial resources
- Experience of managing a team and individuals
- Successful experience of service development
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Regional or network service
- Experience of managing multiple services, budgets, projects and teams
- Experience of developing and implementing clinical service strategies
- Experience of working across professional and service boundaries
- Successful experience of submitting financial bids or business cases.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Evidence of leading change
- Project, budgetary and HR management
- Track record of strong scientific or technical skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Strong Computer skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Evidence of professional activity at a national 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.
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).
