Job summary
1 x 37.5 hours
The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital has two vacancies for Clinical Scientists.
The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process and will contribute to routine clinical service delivery and the development of new techniques and technologies across all areas of the service.
Main duties of the job
Applicants for this post should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or in a position to achieve registration within 12 months.
We also welcome applications from individuals able to achieve registration via ACS route 2 within 3 years. Appointment would be under AFC annex 21 rules, following a structured training plan leading to HCPC registration.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities,
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
- Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
- STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
- Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed research and development projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
- Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology
Qualifications
Essential
- A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
- STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
- Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed research and development projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
