Principal Clinical Scientist

Job title:

Principal Clinical Scientist

Company

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Job description

Job summaryClatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) is looking to appoint a Principal Clinical Scientist: Radiotherapy/Specialist Services to a permanent post. The Radiotherapy Physics group is responsible for the physics support to the Radiotherapy Business Unit at CCC.CCC has a large physics department with over 40 clinical scientists involved either in the provision of support to Imaging, Radiotherapy, including low-energy proton therapy, or in academic teaching. CCC has 10 Linear Accelerators (including a PPJV) across three sites with a Halcyon Linac offering Hypersight and SGRT due to come online in Spring 2025.The postholder will be responsible for assisting the Lead Consultant Clinical Scientists for Radiotherapy and Specialised Services in providing scientific support as directed. The postholder will be State Registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).The post holder will act as a Medical Physics Expert as defined by the ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations with respect to all aspects of Radiotherapy.Candidates that are not on the MPE register will be considered if they have a portfolio that is ready for submission or at least requires only minor amendment. Please send a draft (pdf) version to the lead contact for review when submitting your application – martyngilmore@nhs.netMain duties of the jobWe are looking for a candidate with significant experience in radiotherapy physics, HCPC registered and a recognised Medical Physics Expert (on the RPA2000 MPE list) .The right applicant will be interested in supporting our services development and leading on service development and research projects. Our physicists are committed to flexible working practices to meet the needs of the service, and some evening and weekend working is required. The role will include making a significant contribution to the day to day work of the Radiotherapy Physics team.If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.About usThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.We are –

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Certified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with RPA2000

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent R&D experience

Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential

• Specialist knowledge in radiation physics as applied in Medicine
• Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of a range of Radiotherapy equipment
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
• Evidence of relevant CPD and developing scientific practice
• Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist area

ExperienceEssential

• Significant experience in radiotherapy equipment quality control performance tests.
• Significant experience in radiotherapy dosimetry and treatment planning.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure for a range of radiotherapy procedures. from radiation exposure for a range of radiotherapy procedures
• Experience necessary to act as a Medical Physics Expert as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations.
• Experience of teaching & training of scientific staff.

Desirable

• Experience of coaching and developing staff
• Experience of managing staff performance.
• Publication of research in peer-reviewed journal.

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• Certified Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with RPA2000

Desirable

• PhD or equivalent R&D experience

Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential

• Specialist knowledge in radiation physics as applied in Medicine
• Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of a range of Radiotherapy equipment
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research
• Evidence of relevant CPD and developing scientific practice
• Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist area

ExperienceEssential

• Significant experience in radiotherapy equipment quality control performance tests.
• Significant experience in radiotherapy dosimetry and treatment planning.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure for a range of radiotherapy procedures. from radiation exposure for a range of radiotherapy procedures
• Experience necessary to act as a Medical Physics Expert as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations.
• Experience of teaching & training of scientific staff.

Desirable

• Experience of coaching and developing staff
• Experience of managing staff performance.
• Publication of research in peer-reviewed journal.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
AddressThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YAEmployer’s website

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Location

Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:34:04 GMT

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