Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, ELIGIBLE AGENCY WORKERS, ABMU VOCATIONAL TRAINEES OR SBUHB VOLUNTEERS.
Functions of the Radiotherapy Physics Service include: carrying out patient radiotherapy treatment planning, related dosimetry and checking; advising clinical staff on the physics of radiotherapy; measuring patient received radiation doses and radiotherapy treatment equipment output; ensuring the safety of patients and staff in a hazardous environment which includes exposure to high levels of ionising radiation; ensuring equipment is operating safely and effectively through rigorous quality control, and investigating and resolving complex faults; the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning of linear accelerators and other major items of equipment; design and manufacture of patient specific shielding devices; manufacture of treatment shells and other patient accessories to aid the immobilisation of patients and the accurate delivery of radiotherapy; and management and development of computer systems, networks and software.
Main duties of the job
There is specific responsibility to act as Training Lead for the Section and as a scientific lead for the operational management of specified areas of the Treatment Planning Section. The activities can be modified by mutual consent to reflect the interests, skills and experience of the person appointed.
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
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Medical Physics
2. Accredited degree e.g. MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
3. Certificated Medical Physics Expert in Radiotherapy Physics or capable of being certificated within an agreed and reasonable time following appointment
Desirable criteria
4. Eligibility for Chartered Physicist or Chartered Scientist status
5. Undertaking HSST/Similar Research Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Substantial and relevant postgraduate experience which must include significant responsible experience in radiotherapy physics post registration.
7. Specialist training on and practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment and computer applications
8. Extended experience of a specialist area (e.g. IMRT, Dosimetry, radiotherapy imaging, film dosimetry, EPID dosimetry, virtual simulation, electron treatment, treatment planning site specialisation, Monte Carlo planning algorithms, in vivo dosimetry, clinical trials etc.)
Desirable criteria
9. Evidence of development and implementation of clinical capabilities using new technologies
Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
10. Knowledge, qualifications and experience to act under IR(ME)R (e.g. Operator)
11. Well-developed skills for teaching and training
Desirable criteria
12. Management skills such as time, project and supervisory management
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.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable