The Radiotherapy Physics Section of Medical Physics is responsible for providing a clinical scientific service to the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Oncology Department.
Functions include: carrying out patient radiotherapy treatment planning and checking, advising clinical staff on the physics of radiotherapy, measuring patient received doses and radiotherapy treatment equipment output, ensuring the safety of patients and staff in a hazardous environment which includes potential exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, ensuring equipment is operating safely and effectively, investigating complex faults, and the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing of equipment.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above, you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
We are seeking to appoint a HCPC registered clinical scientist specializing in radiotherapy physics to participate in all the work of the department (including treatment planning, dosimetry, QA, and brachytherapy). The successful applicant will have HCPC registration as a clinical scientist or will be on a formal training scheme to achieve registration by October 2025. Anyone appointed pre-registration will be paid in accordance with Agenda for Change annex 21 until registration is achieved.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the routine scientific and administrative work undertaken by Radiotherapy Physics. This will involve radiotherapy treatment planning, brachytherapy, and dosimetry. In all these duties, the post-holder will undertake and take responsibility for operator duties (under IRMER (2024)) which he/she is trained for and authorised to carry out. A high standard of health and safety must be maintained in accordance with the health and safety policy of the department/hospital. The department seeks to provide a high-quality service to patients and other departments.
If the post holder is not on the HCPC register of clinical scientist on appointment, they will be paid according to Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms and conditions i.e. at 75% of the top of Band 7 until HCPC registration is obtained.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Registration expected within 12 months
Desirable
* Currently on HCPC register as clinical scientist
* Registered in another country and has ECCTIS & English qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
* M.Sc. in Medical Physics or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
* Recent knowledge of radiotherapy practice
Desirable
* Currently working in UK practice
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience in UK radiotherapy or equivalent
Team working
Essential
* Evidence of good team working
Interpretation skills
Essential
* Shows ability to interpret complex problems
Project work
Essential
* Demonstrates project work
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
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