Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 40 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to provide Maternity Cover support to the Treatment Planning aspects of the Radiotherapy Physics Service at Singleton Hospital.
This is a fixed term contract expected to last 40 weeks and will focus on supporting the clinical workload of the section, including treatment plan checking, adaptive planning and plan verification.
Appointment at a lower band will be considered for candidates who are currently working towards registration (STP, Route 2, Equivalence).
The service supports a range of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment that includes four Elekta linear accelerators (including SGRT and FFF capability), Philips wide-bore CT-scanner, Pinnacle and Monaco treatment planning systems utilising image fusion (ProSoma), auto segmentation and adaptive techniques (Mirada), and a well-developed oncology information management system (Mosaiq), all deployed in a Citrix environment to provide electronic access across the South-West Wales region.
Main duties of the job
The main role of this post is to provide advanced support to all aspects of the clinical work of the Radiotherapy Physics Service and undertake specialist clinical and scientific activities in support of the provision of high-quality, advanced radiotherapy treatments. The post holder will be expected to provide routine cover for radiotherapy plan checking, plan adaptation according to local protocols and plan verification.
The post will provide the holder with opportunities to develop expertise in treatment plan checking across a range of treatment sites and techniques.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- First or Second-Class Honours Degree in Physics or closely related subject
- Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC)
Desirable
- Working towards or holding a PhD by research or equivalent experience
- Working towards eligibility for Chartered Physicist or Chartered Scientist status.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience which must include radiotherapy physics, typically this might be at least two years in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and computer applications
- Specialist training on and general practical experience of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry techniques
Desirable
- To be able to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) or in process of building MPE Portfolio
- Experience of a specialist area (e.g., VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, radiotherapy imaging, Radiotherapy IT, film dosimetry, EPID dosimetry, electron treatment, treatment planning site specialisation, Monte Carlo modelling, in vivo dosimetry, clinical trials etc.)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- First or Second-Class Honours Degree in Physics or closely related subject
- Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC)
Desirable
- Working towards or holding a PhD by research or equivalent experience
- Working towards eligibility for Chartered Physicist or Chartered Scientist status.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant postgraduate experience which must include radiotherapy physics, typically this might be at least two years in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and computer applications
- Specialist training on and general practical experience of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry techniques
Desirable
- To be able to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) or in process of building MPE Portfolio
- Experience of a specialist area (e.g., VMAT/IMRT, IGRT, radiotherapy imaging, Radiotherapy IT, film dosimetry, EPID dosimetry, electron treatment, treatment planning site specialisation, Monte Carlo modelling, in vivo dosimetry, clinical trials etc.)
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).
