About this role
Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 years due to funding
An opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to provide support to the Treatment Delivery aspects of the Radiotherapy Physics Service at Singleton Hospital.
Appointment at a lower band or Under Annex 21 will be considered for candidates currently enrolled on STP, Route 2 or STP Equivalence and can demonstrate they will be eligible for HCPC registration within 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The main role of this post is to provide advanced support to all aspects of the work of the Radiotherapy Physics Service and undertake specialist clinical and scientific activities in support of the delivery of the departments machine quality assurance programme.
The post will provide the holder with continuing opportunities to progress within the field of Radiotherapy Physics leading to recognition as a Medical Physics Expert. The post holder will at times be assigned to specific projects managed by a Principal/Consultant Clinical Scientist and will contribute to relevant research and development projects within Radiotherapy Treatment Delivery, preparing and presenting scientific reports. Research and development is a significant commitment of this post, accounting typically for at least 10% of the time. The post holder will be expected to routinely work a typical pattern of two weekends per month.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent Registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC) or within 12 months of attaining registration
Desirable
PhD To be able to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
Experience Essential
Specialist training on and general practical experience of machine quality assurance. Or experience managing or maintaining Radiotherapy Physics IT hardware or Software Participation in research or development projects
Desirable
Experience commissioning hardware or software in a Radiotherapy Physics department Evidence of development and implementation of clinical capabilities using new technologies
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address South West Wales Cancer Centre, Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)