Clatterbridge 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.net
Main duties of the job
We 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 us
The 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 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 Expertise
Essential
* 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
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience in radiotherapy equipment quality control performance tests.
* Significant experience in radiotherapy dosimetry and treatment planning.
* Understanding of patient and staff risks arising 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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65 Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
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