Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics, based at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a clinical technologist - mould room & brachytherapy. The successful candidate will join a team of 25 physicists and technologists working in radiotherapy physics.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery all aspects of mould room and brachytherapy support, working alongside another clinical technologist and the Chief Clinical Technologist. A full range of custom immobilisation and shielding devices are produced. Brachytherapy support includes QA, theatre work and treatment delivery, alongside management of the brachytherapy applicator library.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process, an aptitude for intricate manual work and an appetite for both personal and service development.
Applicants should possess a degree in clinical technology, physics, therapy radiography or equivalent, and should have (or be eligible for) registration under a relevant professional body. Exceptional candidates at an earlier point in their career may be suitable for appointment at a lower band.
We have an active brachytherapy service, treating a variety of sites using our Nucletron remote after-loading brachytherapy unit.The department has six Elekta linacs (three Versa HD, three Synergy with Agility MLC - all equipped with FFF technology) and will soon install a new superficial/deep X-ray set. Pre-treatment imaging consists of two Siemens wide bore CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software. Treatment plans are produced using Raystation and Monaco.
The department prides itself on delivering state-of the-art treatment techniques to our patient population and research and development is actively encouraged. For example, the use of 3D printing technology is under active investigation and we hope to introduce it into clinical use by the end of the year.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
- Good communication skills with all staff groups
- Patient handling/movement skills.
- Efficient time management.
- Sound knowledge and background in the physics of radiotherapy and radiation safety.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Technology/Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist or registered with the HCPC as a therapy radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice.
- Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice
- Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience in the Mould Room covering a broad range of routine and non-routine/specialist and highly specialist practices
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
- Good communication skills with all staff groups
- Patient handling/movement skills.
- Efficient time management.
- Sound knowledge and background in the physics of radiotherapy and radiation safety.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Clinical Technology/Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Clinical Technologist or registered with the HCPC as a therapy radiographer
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice.
- Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice
- Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience in the Mould Room covering a broad range of routine and non-routine/specialist and highly specialist practices
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
