Radiotherapy Principal Physicist, Band 8a

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 February 2025

Job summary

Radiotherapy Principal Physicist- Band 8a

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant qualifications, however those with less experience are invited to apply.

The post holder will provide senior support within radiotherapy physics.

Some Saturday working is required

Main duties of the job

To participate in the safe delivery of Radiotherapy at Cheltenham General Hospital (GRH) and the satellite centre in conjunction with other Medical Physics Experts (MPEs) and senior staff within the Radiotherapy Department.

To develop and maintain information and computing systems used to ensure all patients have excellent care in our Radiotherapy centre

To have an in-depth knowledge of the legislation associated with ionising radiation, including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017

To participate in staff training including for trainee clinical scientists, clinical technologists and radiographers.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0046

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • MSc in Medical Physics
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
  • Extensive post-registration experience or equivalent in radiotherapy
  • Certificate of competence as a Medical Physics Expert in Radiotherapy
  • Significant experience of scientific computing
  • Degree in physics or related discipline
  • Understanding of legislation as applied to clinical computing

Desirable

  • Evidence of delivering scientific training and education
  • Evidence of dealing with radiation incidents and interaction with regulators
  • Up-to-date detailed expert knowledge of Ionising Radiation Physics and relevant Radiation Protection legislation
  • Experience of delivering quality control programmes within Radiotherapy
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • MSc in Medical Physics
  • HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
  • Extensive post-registration experience or equivalent in radiotherapy
  • Certificate of competence as a Medical Physics Expert in Radiotherapy
  • Significant experience of scientific computing
  • Degree in physics or related discipline
  • Understanding of legislation as applied to clinical computing

Desirable

  • Evidence of delivering scientific training and education
  • Evidence of dealing with radiation incidents and interaction with regulators
  • Up-to-date detailed expert knowledge of Ionising Radiation Physics and relevant Radiation Protection legislation
  • Experience of delivering quality control programmes within Radiotherapy

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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Physics

Tony Dix

tony.dix@nhs.net

07870403793

Date posted

21 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0046

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN


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