Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Technologist/Dosimetrist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in a busy Radiosurgery Physics department providing the scientific and technical support to the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery. The National Centre in Sheffield is currently equipped with a Perfexion Gamma Knife Radiosurgery unit and currently treats around 800 patients per year. We are proud to announce the upcoming replacement with the world's first Elekta Esprit GammaKnife in the coming few months.
The successful candidate will join the Radiosurgery Physics team of Clinical Technologists and Clinical Scientists. You will participate in all aspects of the service including treatment planning (Elekta GammaPlan Software), treatment delivery, equipment quality assurance, development and maintenance of a Quality Management System, patient data analysis and in the research and development activities of the department.
Please also note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 5 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 6.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical technical support to The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery including all aspect of patient treatment, dosimetry and quality assurance of Radiosurgery equipment.
- Take an active role in the provision of medical physics support for the stereotactic radiosurgery services, including the provision of technical support at all stages of the patient preparation, target localisation, planning and treatment processes.
- The post holder contributes to service development/research projects as guided by the Section Chief Clinical technologist.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK and has a strong reputation for innovation and development of services. Sheffield lies on the boundary of the Peak District National Park and provides an excellent location for those who wish to live in an area that includes both city living and easy access to the countryside.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent degree in Physics/ Radiotherapy or related subject to satisfy the eligibility for the Register of Clinical Technologists
Desirable
- Registration as a professional with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Registration as a professional upon the Health and Care Professionals Register (HCPC) or similar.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of a range of software packages including Microsoft and their use in a scientific environment
Desirable
- Previous Radiosurgery planning experience.
- Awareness of the use of physics in a Radiotherapy or Dosimetry setting
- Previous Radiosurgery planning experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex and unpredictable situations / problem solving skills
- Good communication / interpersonal skills.
- Motivated and Enthusiastic approach.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Pleasant and helpful manner.
- Caring attitude.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- Able and willing to continue personal development and to keep up to with developments in the specialty.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent degree in Physics/ Radiotherapy or related subject to satisfy the eligibility for the Register of Clinical Technologists
Desirable
- Registration as a professional with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
- Registration as a professional upon the Health and Care Professionals Register (HCPC) or similar.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the use of a range of software packages including Microsoft and their use in a scientific environment
Desirable
- Previous Radiosurgery planning experience.
- Awareness of the use of physics in a Radiotherapy or Dosimetry setting
- Previous Radiosurgery planning experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex and unpredictable situations / problem solving skills
- Good communication / interpersonal skills.
- Motivated and Enthusiastic approach.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Smart appearance.
- Pleasant and helpful manner.
- Caring attitude.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- Able and willing to continue personal development and to keep up to with developments in the specialty.
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
