Job summary
Are you a dynamic and experienced Consultant Clinical Scientist seeking a leadership role in a cutting-edge Radiotherapy Physics department?
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Humber Health Partnership, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as Head of Radiotherapy Physics Service, who also has responsibilities as part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Divisional Senior Leadership Team and the wider Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of radiotherapy services for a population of circa 1 million within the Humber, Coast and Vale region.
About the Role:
As a key member of our Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Division, you will provide managerial and scientific leadership within this innovative Radiotherapy Physics service. You will work closely with the Group Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and effective service.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of activities, including:
Providing expert scientific support and leadership for the clinical development of the radiotherapy service.
Contributing to our research and development programs, which have attracted national and international recognition.
Deputizing for the Group Head of Medical Physics and Engineering, as directed.
Providing expert advice and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Consultants, Radiographers, and technical support staff.
Managing staff, including appraisals, sickness/absence management, and recruitment.
Responsibility for the training and development of staff across various levels.
Responsibility for service planning and strategy, including equipment procurement and implementation.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood ofobtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree (MSc) in Medical Physics, or equivalent experience
- Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC
- Secretary of State recognised Medical Physics Expert (MPE); e.g. RPA2000 certified.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD in appropriate subjects)
- Fellowship of IPEM
- Chartered Scientist (CSci) awarded by professional body
- Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) Higher Specialist Scientist Register (HSSR) or equivalent
- Leadership/Management qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Highly advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in Radiotherapy.
- Both routine provision and operational management of a service or significant section of a service
- Change management leadership
- Demonstrable practical experience as acting as a Medical Physics Expert for a radiotherapy service.
- Project management for the Planning / implementation of new systems or technologies
Desirable
- In depth working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and similar governance tools.
- Business management experience
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Scientific and Clinical Leadership
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clear and articulate communicator
- Multi-disciplinary working, cross professional and institutional
- Effective collaboration with other organisations such as Universities, NHSE organisations
- Performance of staff reviews and appraisals
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Desirable
- Proven ability to drive large scale change within a clinical service
Attributes & Other Requirements
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Radiation Physics (Radiotherapy and Radiation safety) processes, systems
- Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy processes
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Specialist knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and guidelines
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Radiotherapy, Radiation Safety and Imaging systems
- Basic understanding of NHS finance systems
- Basic understanding of NHS HR policies and procedures
- Development of business cases
- Experience of research and clinical governance
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree (MSc) in Medical Physics, or equivalent experience
- Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC
- Secretary of State recognised Medical Physics Expert (MPE); e.g. RPA2000 certified.
Desirable
- Higher Degree (PhD in appropriate subjects)
- Fellowship of IPEM
- Chartered Scientist (CSci) awarded by professional body
- Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) Higher Specialist Scientist Register (HSSR) or equivalent
- Leadership/Management qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Highly advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in Radiotherapy.
- Both routine provision and operational management of a service or significant section of a service
- Change management leadership
- Demonstrable practical experience as acting as a Medical Physics Expert for a radiotherapy service.
- Project management for the Planning / implementation of new systems or technologies
Desirable
- In depth working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and similar governance tools.
- Business management experience
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Scientific and Clinical Leadership
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Clear and articulate communicator
- Multi-disciplinary working, cross professional and institutional
- Effective collaboration with other organisations such as Universities, NHSE organisations
- Performance of staff reviews and appraisals
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Desirable
- Proven ability to drive large scale change within a clinical service
Attributes & Other Requirements
Essential
- Expert knowledge of Radiation Physics (Radiotherapy and Radiation safety) processes, systems
- Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy processes
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
- Specialist knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and guidelines
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Expert knowledge of Radiotherapy, Radiation Safety and Imaging systems
- Basic understanding of NHS finance systems
- Basic understanding of NHS HR policies and procedures
- Development of business cases
- Experience of research and clinical governance
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).
