Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our radiotherapy physics department as part of our expanding team. This would also be an excellent opportunity for any final year STP students. Applications are also welcome from those considering alternative routes to registration.
We are looking for an enthusiastic physicist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at the Castle Hill Cancer Centre in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. The post-holder will join the section of Medical Physics that underpins the Radiotherapy service, which is located in an award winning facility including 6Varian Linacs, 2 CT scanners, Xstrahl SXR, Papillon-50 SXR, Flexitron HDR and state of the art Varian (Eclipse) treatment planning system. Recently the Sun Nuclear SunCheck patient verification platform has been purchased and it is envisaged this post will be instrumental in the clinical roll out of this product.
Our commitment to the utilisation of technology includes the advanced use of electronic quality management systems and extensive use of the Varian ARIA system, which have allowed us to implement innovative process management and paperless working. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to theemerging BS70000 quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and maintains ISO9001 certification.
Main duties of the job
The team prides itself on high staff retention and has a pragmatic approach to achieving safe and effective service delivery, we are committed to providing a broad scope for the development of all members of staff. Physicists are encouraged to develop areas of expertise and interest within the overall clinical service.
Applications are welcomed from registered Clinical Scientists and Pre-registration candidates who are approaching the end of their training will be considered for appointment, at a lower grade, pending completion. Applications are also welcome from those considering alternative routes to registration.
We offer:o A forward thinking department with good personal development and leadership opportunities.o A history of swiftly adopting new techniques and technology to benefit patients.o Beautiful countryside and affordable housing.
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area, extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively
Our vision is Great Staff, Great Care, Great Future, as we believe that by developing an innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver great care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Trust and our community.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Physics degree, or equivalent. Accredited Master's degree in Medical Physics or Relevant PhD, or equivalent State registration as a Clinical Scientist Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist (or Chartered Physicist) Full UK Driving license (Trust approved Driver)
Personal Attirbutes
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Autonomy to make decisions outside the boundaries of protocols and policies in difficult and non-routine cases but with reference to more senior staff if required
- Ability to give and take criticism constructively and to know when to seek advice from others.
- Team worker Independent learner Self-motivated.
- Willing to work flexible hours when necessary.
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion (including a radiation related placement) of: The Scientist Training Programme- National School of Healthcare Science Or An equivalent training scheme suitable for state registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Presentation of work at national or local meetings. Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to appropriate legislation. Experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of radiotherapy equipment. Clinical Trials Knowledge
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation legislation in healthcare and biomedical research. Advanced computer skills, including specification of new software to meet requirements, installation and testing
- Ability to effectively communicate information orally, in writing and electronically
- Ability to deal with unpredictable situations.
Desirable
- Computer programming skills using a variety of programming languages and platforms.
- Computer programming skills using a variety of programming languages and platforms.
- Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information (Programming and System development skills) and image handling (DICOM) Familiarity with a variety of computing platforms (UNIX, Windows etc) Lecturing & teaching skills Basic knowledge of radiation legislation in healthcare and biomedical research Knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of-the-art mega voltage X ray therapy equipment and associated equipment (such as CT simulators
- Basic knowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources.
- An understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st or 2nd class Physics degree, or equivalent. Accredited Master's degree in Medical Physics or Relevant PhD, or equivalent State registration as a Clinical Scientist Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Chartered Scientist (or Chartered Physicist) Full UK Driving license (Trust approved Driver)
Personal Attirbutes
Essential
- Able to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence.
- Autonomy to make decisions outside the boundaries of protocols and policies in difficult and non-routine cases but with reference to more senior staff if required
- Ability to give and take criticism constructively and to know when to seek advice from others.
- Team worker Independent learner Self-motivated.
- Willing to work flexible hours when necessary.
Desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion (including a radiation related placement) of: The Scientist Training Programme- National School of Healthcare Science Or An equivalent training scheme suitable for state registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Presentation of work at national or local meetings. Experience in interpreting different situations and judging measures required to ensure compliance in areas that relate to appropriate legislation. Experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of radiotherapy equipment. Clinical Trials Knowledge
Skills, Knowledge & Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation legislation in healthcare and biomedical research. Advanced computer skills, including specification of new software to meet requirements, installation and testing
- Ability to effectively communicate information orally, in writing and electronically
- Ability to deal with unpredictable situations.
Desirable
- Computer programming skills using a variety of programming languages and platforms.
- Computer programming skills using a variety of programming languages and platforms.
- Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information (Programming and System development skills) and image handling (DICOM) Familiarity with a variety of computing platforms (UNIX, Windows etc) Lecturing & teaching skills Basic knowledge of radiation legislation in healthcare and biomedical research Knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance and radiological safety of state-of-the-art mega voltage X ray therapy equipment and associated equipment (such as CT simulators
- Basic knowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources.
- An understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure
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).
