Job Description

The closing date is 11th May 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 19/05/2025

Job summary

---------------


The post holder is a Clinical Scientist working in the Radiotherapy Physics Department in The Beacon Centre, Taunton, Somerset FT. The post holder is a member of a team of dosimetrists, a radiotherapy physics assistant and clinical scientists who provide the specialist clinical, scientific and technical services of the department. The post holder contributes directly to these services, supporting the highly complex radiation science infrastructure, producing and checking radiotherapy treatment plans, performing quality assurance checks on radiotherapy planning and delivery equipment and contributing to, and taking a lead in, research and development activities.


The Radiotherapy Service in Somerset FT treats around 1600 patients a year on 3 Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators - all equipped with CBCT, FFF and SGRT (Align RT) functionality. A Canon Aquilion CT scanner provides imaging for treatment planning which over the next 12 months will move from Philips Pinnacle to Raysearch Raystation.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

-----------------------------------------


The post holder will perform quality assurance and calibration procedures on radiotherapy treatment and radiation dosimetry equipment. They will also participate in the work of the Treatment Planning Section and undertake development projects as assigned by the Head of Radiotherapy Physics and Lead Clinical Scientists. The post holder will have a role in governance and quality management for the Department and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings as a the radiotherapy physics representative.


The post holder is expected to fulfil the role of an Operator under the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 and is registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

About us

------------


At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

-------------------


The post holder provides specialist clinical scientist services to patients of the Radiotherapy Department such that they receive safe, accurate and efficient radiotherapy treatments. The key duties performed by the post-holder are detailed in the attached job description.

Person specification

------------------------


###

Qualifications

####

Essential

Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject Relevant MSc or higher degree Certificate of completion of Post-qualification Training, e.g. through STP or IPEM route 2.



####

Desirable

PhD in relevant subject

###

Experience

####

Essential

Completion of a wide range of routine QC checks of radiotherapy equipment, including imaging system QC checks Completion of patient specific QC checks Production and checking of a wide range of clinical radiotherapy treatment plans in a modern treatment planning system Developing new procedures/processes and producing appropriate associated documentation Problem solving in the context of a multi-disciplinary radiotherapy team



####

Desirable

Commissioning new radiotherapy equipment Using Pinnacle and/or Raystation TPS and Mosaiq R+V systems



###

Additional Criteria

####

Essential

Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Effective written and oral communication Able to communicate effectively when relating complex, technical concepts and advice. Show good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients or carers, leaving a positive impression. Able to use Excel, Word etc to set up documents and spreadsheets. Ability to make accurate measurements with highly complex electronic equipment. Ability to concentrate for frequent and prolonged periods in all aspects of work. Ability to deal effectively with unpredictable situations.

###

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.


###

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


###

For help with your application, contact:

Steve McCormack


stephen.mccormack@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823344834


###

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


###

Band

Band 7


###

Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly
###

Contract

Permanent


###

Working pattern

Full-Time


###

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2352


###

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA