Job summary
We have two vacancies for a Clinical Scientist within the Radiotherapy Physics Department at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and motivated HCPC registered clinical scientist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Rosemere Cancer Centre . Applications from staff close to registration will be considered for appointment at a lower band until registration is achieved.
You will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of 17 clinical scientists, 12 dosimetrists, 8 engineers and a quality manager. In addition to this we also currently have 3 STP trainees and 2 apprentice engineers in our team.
- Treatment planning is conducted on Pinnacle throughout the department. Some treatment planning is also being carried out on Raystation and we are currently commissioning ElektaOne planning system to replace Pinnacle.
- Independent VMAT plan verification is carried out using Sun Nuclear DoseCHECK.
- Rosemere is commissioned to provide SABR for primary lung tumours and oligometasteses (non-spine and spine, lung, liver and adrenal) in addition to intracranial SRS.
Main duties of the job
This post is concerned with the delivery of a radiotherapy physics service at Rosemere Cancer Centre. The post holder will perform day to day scientific tasks across all areas of radiotherapy physics, which will ensure: that equipment is commissioned for clinical use; clinical equipment is operating within defined specification, and that individual patient treatment plans are produced and checked accurately.
You will also support research and development work across all aspects of the service that the radiotherapy physics team covers.
Rosemere Cancer Centre is on the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Royal Preston Hospital site and provides an external beam radiotherapy service for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria (1.6 Million population). The centre has:
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- Eight clinical Elekta linacs (including two Harmony Pro and one Evo), all equipped with Vision RT surface guided technology.
- Two dedicated Philips Big Bore CT scanners with Vision RT surface guided technology.
- MOSAIQ , SYNERGISTIQ(TM) and SmartView.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description for details of main responsibilities.
To produce and check routine and complex radiotherapy treatment plans in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. To perform quality assurance on the treatment planning computer based on departmental practice. To be involved in aspects of the commissioning of radiotherapy treatment planning equipment and software upgrades as and when necessary, liaising with all involved parties to coordinate the required activities.
To perform highly accurate routine and non-routine quality control checks of the radiotherapy equipment to ensure that it remains within clinically acceptable tolerances. To contribute to the commissioning of dosimetry, radiotherapy treatment delivery and pre-treatment equipment and software upgrades as and when necessary, liaising with all involved parties to coordinate the required activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description for details of main responsibilities.
To produce and check routine and complex radiotherapy treatment plans in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines. To perform quality assurance on the treatment planning computer based on departmental practice. To be involved in aspects of the commissioning of radiotherapy treatment planning equipment and software upgrades as and when necessary, liaising with all involved parties to coordinate the required activities.
To perform highly accurate routine and non-routine quality control checks of the radiotherapy equipment to ensure that it remains within clinically acceptable tolerances. To contribute to the commissioning of dosimetry, radiotherapy treatment delivery and pre-treatment equipment and software upgrades as and when necessary, liaising with all involved parties to coordinate the required activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
- Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)
- State Registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
- PhD or equivalent evidence of research training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Treatment planning experience
- Dosimetry experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional guidelines
- Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality management systems
- Understanding of research and clinical governance
- Knowledge of one or more computer programming languages
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
- Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)
- State Registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
- PhD or equivalent evidence of research training
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Treatment planning experience
- Dosimetry experience
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional guidelines
- Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data
Desirable
- Working knowledge of quality management systems
- Understanding of research and clinical governance
- Knowledge of one or more computer programming languages
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).
