Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Appointment may be made at a lower band or under Annex 21 for suitable candidates.
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 holder will act as operational lead for the Treatment Delivery section, ensuring compliance with local Quality Control procedures, as well as national codes of practice and statutory requirements.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
1. Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
2. Registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC)
3. First or Second Class Honours Degree in Physics or closely related subject
Desirable criteria
4. Eligibility for Chartered Scientist/Chartered Physicist
5. Undertaking HSST/Similar Research Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
6. To be able to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE), hold certification with RPA2000
7. Completion of specialist courses appropriate to radiotherapy physics
8. Specialist training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and computer applications
Desirable criteria
9. Participation in research or development projects
10. Evidence of development and implementation of clinical capabilities using new technologies
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of scientific writing skills (papers, reports and/or protocols)
12. High level of physical skills with ability to perform scientific work, including measurement and adjustment with a high degree of accuracy and precision on highly-complex patient-critical equipment.
13. Good written, electronic and oral communication (e.g. teaching and training other professional staff)
14. Understanding of relevant legislation, Statutory requirements, national & local guidelines for clinical practice & professional standards
15. Ability to prioritise tasks, activities and manage own work and supervise that of others
Desirable criteria
16. Management skills such as time, project and supervisory management
17. Understanding of the organisational policies and procedures (e.g. HR, financial)
18. Able to critically analyse working practices and to implement changes
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable