Job summary
BAND 8C CONSULTANT CLINICAL SCIENTIST RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS - (Head Of Brachytherapy)
We are looking to recruit an experienced radiotherapy physicist who will take managerial responsibility for brachytherapy activities within the section. Please note post is 0.9WTE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will come into contact and liaise with a wide range of staff in Medical Physics, Radiotherapy and across the Trust and regional network partners, as well as with external equipment manufacturers and service suppliers.
This will include working closely with consultant and junior medical staff, therapy radiographers, senior nurses, clinical nurse specialists, allied health professionals, general managers, works staff, and administrative and clerical support staff
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust (GSTT) has embarked upon a comprehensive cancer strategy that will shape the future of services for the next generation of cancer patients. We strive to become a world class cancer service, delivering internationally distinctive services that are patient centred, research driven and clinically led. The cancer centres at GSTT and Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup (QMH) have been created so that we can realise this vision.
The Department of Medical Physics at GSTT provides a comprehensive range of scientific and technical services to the Trust and external organisations. Its large Radiotherapy Physics section works closely with the Radiotherapy Department to deliver high quality patient care on state of the art equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience applying advanced and practical techniques to relevant areas of radiotherapy physics
- Significant previous experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy
- Experience of introducing advanced radiotherapy techniques into clinical service
- Experience in project and people management
Desirable
- Track record of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research
- Evidence of working at regional or national level in Radiotherapy Physics
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in Radiotherapy Physics
- Advanced understanding of patient and staff risks within radiotherapy
Desirable
- Good awareness of wider NHS organisation and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- PhD, DClinSci or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in the field of radiotherapy
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Leadership and management qualification
- Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience applying advanced and practical techniques to relevant areas of radiotherapy physics
- Significant previous experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy
- Experience of introducing advanced radiotherapy techniques into clinical service
- Experience in project and people management
Desirable
- Track record of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research
- Evidence of working at regional or national level in Radiotherapy Physics
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in Radiotherapy Physics
- Advanced understanding of patient and staff risks within radiotherapy
Desirable
- Good awareness of wider NHS organisation and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- PhD, DClinSci or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in the field of radiotherapy
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Leadership and management qualification
- Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics)
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
