Consultant Clinical Scientist – Radiotherapy or PBT Physics
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Clinical Scientist to provide scientific, strategic and managerial leadership within the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service at UCLH. This is a rare opportunity to lead a key specialist area of a national proton therapy service, driving innovation, research and service development while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and clinical excellence. Working within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in developing advanced proton therapy techniques, leading complex projects and influencing the future direction of radiotherapy physics locally, nationally and internationally.
Main duties of the job
You will lead a key area of the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service, with responsibility for clinical service delivery, scientific leadership, treatment planning or dosimetry & quality assurance activities, and the implementation of new technologies and techniques.
Acting as a Medical Physics Expert, you will provide highly specialised advice on complex clinical and technical issues, oversee commissioning and quality assurance programmes, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and professional standards.
You will manage and develop staff, lead service improvement and research initiatives, contribute to strategic planning, and work closely with clinicians, radiographers, physicists, engineers, academic and industrial partners to deliver world-class proton therapy services. You will also support education and training programmes and contribute to the national and international profile of UCLH through research, innovation and publication.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses.
UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working . To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge &
Qualifications · Essential
Good (1st or 2nd class) degree in Physics or another relevant subject Relevant Masters or higher degree HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in the field of radiotherapy Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy or PBT physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience Highly specialist knowledge of and practical experience with a wide range of radiotherapy or PBT equipment and clinical applications Expert understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines in radiotherapy and radiation safety [e.g.
IRR, IR(ME)R, EPR, BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines] Advanced understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
Desirable
Doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, DClinSci) in relevant subject or equivalent research experience Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics) Leadership and management qualification
Experience · Essential
Extensive experience applying advanced and practical techniques to relevant areas of radiotherapy physics Significant previous experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy Experience of introducing advanced radiotherapy techniques into clinical service Experience in project and people management Extensive experience and knowledge of Quality Management systems
Desirable
Track record of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research Evidence of working at regional or national level in Radiotherapy or PBT Physics Specific Requirements
Essential
Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department (e.g. shifts, unsociable hours) Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances Highly developed physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and adjustments on equipment Ability to lift medium weights on occasion Communication
Essential
Proven ability to communicate complex clinical, technical and scientific material to colleagues and other professionals Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills Personal and People Development
Essential
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service Proven ability to teach and train technical and non-technical staff in both formal and informal settings on complex subjects Able to write and present scientific papers at national and international conferences
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).
