Registered Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

Job title:

Registered Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

Company

NHS

Job description

The post holder will work as a registered clinical scientist, participating in the band 7 rotation of scientists entailing working approximately 0.4WTE in a dedicated section, 0.1 on general quality assurance and checking duties and 0.4WTE in one other section of radiotherapy physics on a 6 monthly basis. 0.1WTE is assigned to personal development and research and development outside of any allocated work making up part of the work plan.The sections are Brachytherapy, Computing, Dosimetry, Treatment Planning and national trials quality assurance as part of the national Radiotherapy Trial Quality Assurance group (RTTQA). It is therefore expected that the postholder will develop specialist expertise in one area of the department and gain a broad understanding of all aspects of radiotherapy, rotating around each section every 2 years.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will communicate with other members of the department, clinicians, radiographers, members of management when appropriate using methods and language that communicate the physical concepts of the discussion in question. This will often involve concepts of a technical nature, with some barriers to understanding from non-scientific staff and the post holder should be mindful of ensuring that the information is communicated in clear manner, that the receiver is able to understand.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usHere atVelindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/Date posted27 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number120-HS751-0325Job locationsVelindre Cancer CentreWhitchurchCardiffCF14 2TLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MSc- Medical Physics, Computer Science or equivalent
• Completion of STP or completion of other routes to registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC or close to achieving it

Desirable

• PhD in Medical Physics
• Published papers in the field

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in radiotherapy physics through training or in post.

Desirable

• Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment.
• Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy
• R&D off one’s own initiative.

KnowledgeEssential

• Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MSc- Medical Physics, Computer Science or equivalent
• Completion of STP or completion of other routes to registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC or close to achieving it

Desirable

• PhD in Medical Physics
• Published papers in the field

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in radiotherapy physics through training or in post.

Desirable

• Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment.
• Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy
• R&D off one’s own initiative.

KnowledgeEssential

• Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills.

Expected salary

£46840 – 53602 per year

Location

Cardiff

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:57:44 GMT

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