Principal Clinical Scientist Radiotherapy Computing and Bioinformatics

Job summary

RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, MEDICAL PHYSICS AND CLINICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION

Band 8A (subject to Job Evaluation) Principal Clinical Scientist-Radiotherapy Computing and Bioinformatics

We are offering a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced senior clinical scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team, at the Cancer Centre in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

The department has long-standing evidence of research and collaboration, developments in equipment and clinical service, and high commitment to quality and governance; these include implementation of a new and novel treatment for the direct irradiation of rectal cancers using electronic brachytherapy. The department was the first Radiotherapy Centre in the North of England to clinically implement the new Varian Halcyon linac. The department is currently rolling out SGRT on all Linacs, and is excited to undertake further development and research work.

Our commitment to the utilisation of technology includes the advanced use of electronic quality management systems and extensive use of the Varian ARIA system, which have allowed us to implement innovative process management and paperless working. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Clinical Scientist Radiotherapy Computing and Bioinformatics will be a key contributor to the scientific and leadership team of Radiotherapy Physics, with responsibility for leading their section under the direction of the Head of Radiotherapy Physics. The post holder will specialise in the area of computing and bioinformatics applied to Radiotherapy/Medical Oncology and deliver the operational integration of these technologies to the department. The application of bioinformatics to the care of radiotherapy patients will extend to include contribution to other clinical services within Oncology and support to the Radiotherapy Network Bioinformatics group.

The successful applicant will be joining and established team of Healthcare Science professionals, comprising Clinical Scientists and Technologists, and support staff. The team prides itself on high staff retention and has a pragmatic approach to achieving safe and effective service delivery. The department is committed to providing a broad scope for the development of all members of staff and Physicists are encouraged to develop areas of expertise and interest within the overall clinical service requirements.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.