Registered Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics
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Job Summary
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 job
The 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 a 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 Us
Here at Velindre 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 our award-winning Welsh Blood Service.
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.
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job locations: Velindre Cancer Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Job responsibilities
You 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 Trac.
Person Specification
* Qualifications Essential:
o MSc- Medical Physics, Computer Science or equivalent
o Completion of STP or completion of other routes to registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC or close to achieving it
* Desirable:
o PhD in Medical Physics
o Published papers in the field
* Experience Essential:
o Experience in radiotherapy physics through training or in post.
* Desirable:
o Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment.
o Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy
o R&D off one's own initiative.
* Knowledge Essential:
o Good communicator of difficult scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists with good verbal, written and audio-visual production & presentation skills.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Address: Velindre Cancer Centre, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL
Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/
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