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Job Summary
The Radiotherapy Physics Service at Singleton Hospital, Swansea is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to take up a Consultant Clinical Scientist post providing expert Scientific Leadership to develop the Service.
Radiotherapy Physics sits within the wider Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department and together with the Departments of Oncology and Radiotherapy, forms the South West Wales Cancer Centre, providing around 2500 patient treatments per year to a population of nearly 1 million people in the wider South West Wales region.
Job Summary
The Radiotherapy Physics Service at Singleton Hospital, Swansea is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Scientist to take up a Consultant Clinical Scientist post providing expert Scientific Leadership to develop the Service.
Radiotherapy Physics sits within the wider Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department and together with the Departments of Oncology and Radiotherapy, forms the South West Wales Cancer Centre, providing around 2500 patient treatments per year to a population of nearly 1 million people in the wider South West Wales region.
The service supports a range of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment that includes four Elekta linear accelerators (including SGRT (C-Rad) and FFF capability); 2 Philips wide-bore CT-scanners; Pinnacle and Monaco treatment planning systems; and a well-developed oncology information management system (Mosaiq), all deployed in our own RTP-IT environment to provide access across the South-West Wales region.
The post holder will be expected to be a HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist; an experienced MPE registered with RPA2000 and registered or on a recognised path of registration (with demonstrated ability to obtain registration within 12 months of appointment) as a Consultant Clinical Scientist.
The role will include leading a significant area of Radiotherapy Physics. The area will be decided upon appointment, and consideration will be given to the candidates experience and interests as well as that of the department.
Main duties of the job
The role will include leading a significant area of Radiotherapy Physics. The area will be decided upon appointment, and consideration will be given to the candidates experience and interests as well as that of the department. The role will include the acceptance testing of specific new or modified radiotherapy equipment, its commissioning, on-going quality control and for ensuring that radiotherapy equipment is calibrated correctly and is delivering the expected dose to patients. This includes responsibility for the scientific management of some clinical computer systems and software. The post holder will have responsibility for the management of an area and a number of staff, and has a role in advising on the specification and selection of radiotherapy equipment. There is a teaching commitment at postgraduate level, and the postholder participates in the training of scientific, technical and other staff groups. The post has a major research and development commitment linked to implementing the clinical capabilities of modern therapeutic equipment, accounting typically for more than 20% of the post.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£75,405 to £86,885 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-HS032-0725
Job locations
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Accredited MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent.
* State Registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC)
* Certified as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) by RPA2000
* Registered as a Consultant Clinical Scientist (HSSR) or demonstrably within 12 months of attaining
Desirable
* Working towards or holding a management qualification, such as a professional Certificate in Management or similar.
Experience
Essential
* Highly specialised training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and applications. .
* Highly specialised training and practical experience on commissioning and QA of Radiotherapy equipment
* Specialised experience of clinical computer networks, software and equipment and their commissioning and integration.
Desirable
* Development and implementation of clinical capabilities using new technology.
Person Specification
Essential
* Highly specialised training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and applications. .
* Highly specialised training and practical experience on commissioning and QA of Radiotherapy equipment
* Specialised experience of clinical computer networks, software and equipment and their commissioning and integration.
Desirable
* Development and implementation of clinical capabilities using new technology.
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).
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.
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
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Science
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