Job summary
NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists - Medical Physics
Radiotherapy Physics
Exciting opportunities to use your degree for patient and public benefit
Gain a masters degree and specialist work-based experience through a nationally recognised training programme
Starting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients.
Main duties of the job
The NHS in Wales is offering 3 salaried post-graduate training programmes in Radiotherapy Physics for high-calibre science graduates who are passionate about science and its role in patient care.
In conjunction with, and supported by, the designated Training Coordinator/Officer, the Trainee Clinical Scientist will be responsible for their own progression through the training programme. This will include completing the learning outcomes as outlined in the Learning Guides, progressing through a mixture of work-based competence and experience in NHS scientific departments and undertaking the complementary academic master's programme at the designated Higher Education Institution.
About us
The post holder will be expected to undertake a range of demanding scientific and clinical functions, initially under supervision, as well as occasional duties in response to specific elements of the curriculum. A major part of the training and development will take place within a designated organisation (linked to a specific scientific department) and is integrally linked to the knowledge and applied learning that forms part of the nationally commissioned academic master's programme. Post holders will also be expected to undertake mandatory training as deemed necessary by their host department.
This is a three-year post-graduate programme and the successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their training and will be based in one of:
- 2x VUNT, Velindre Cancer Centre
Job description
Job responsibilities
APPLICANTS MUST STATE IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Preferred training centre(s) (location) - SBUHB / VUNT (can state more than one)
The training is aligned with the Scientific Training Programme (STP) and supported by the National School of Healthcare Science.
Posts are due to commence in September 2024.
For further information about these training positions, please contact:
adam.selby@wales.nhs.uk and walter.thomas@wales.nhs.uk
for Radiotherapy Physics at SBUHB
rebecca.windle@wales.nhs.uk for Radiotherapy Physics at VUNT
Informal visits are highly recommended.
Interview information: TBC
Closing date for applications for all posts: 19/02/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
APPLICANTS MUST STATE IN SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Preferred training centre(s) (location) - SBUHB / VUNT (can state more than one)
The training is aligned with the Scientific Training Programme (STP) and supported by the National School of Healthcare Science.
Posts are due to commence in September 2024.
For further information about these training positions, please contact:
adam.selby@wales.nhs.uk and walter.thomas@wales.nhs.uk
for Radiotherapy Physics at SBUHB
rebecca.windle@wales.nhs.uk for Radiotherapy Physics at VUNT
Informal visits are highly recommended.
Interview information: TBC
Closing date for applications for all posts: 19/02/2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. (Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying).
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context.
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
- Have taken part in supervised clinical activity to postgraduate diploma level.
Desirable
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g., in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- A committed in-depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.
- Ability to work under pressure and ability to prioritise and plan work.
Other
Essential
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable (level 1) in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willingness to work towards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. (Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying).
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work-based context.
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
- Have taken part in supervised clinical activity to postgraduate diploma level.
Desirable
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g., in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- A committed in-depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training and the ability to develop and validate new techniques.
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments
- Able to identify problems associated with scientific equipment, inappropriate testing, and incompatible results and to investigate these, plan corrective action confirming appropriateness with senior colleagues and follow up.
- Ability to work under pressure and ability to prioritise and plan work.
Other
Essential
- Highly developed co-ordination skills with good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination and those skills required for the performance of fine analytical techniques.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the training role and the clinical rotations.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable (level 1) in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willingness to work towards.
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).
Additional information
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).
