Swydd wag: Progressive Band 5-6 Dosimetrist (Radiotherapy), University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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Prif leoliad

Radiotherapy Physics

Gradd

AfC Band 6

Contract

Parhaol

Oriau

Llawnamser
Rhan-amser

37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyfeirnod y swydd

188-CLN0407

Cyflogwr: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: University Hospital Southampton
Tref: Southampton
Cyflog: £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum - Pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 21/05/2024 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 04/06/2024

Progressive Band 5-6 Dosimetrist (Radiotherapy)

AfC Band 6

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Your Responsibilities

What you’ll do'

The post holder will have a significant role in provision of mould room services and should have a strong interest in this area of the role. They will work directly with patients to deliver bespoke immobilisation solutions as well as supporting evaluation and procurement of optimal solutions and teaching and training. Outside of mould room there will be the opportunity to work across other areas of radiotherapy physics to meet the needs to of the service.

What we’re looking for

Applicants need to be eligible to be registered as an HCPC registered Therapy Radiographer or Clinical Technologist (Radiotherapy)

Training will be delivered to develop specialist skills in Radiotherapy Physics.

Additional information

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

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Trust Values

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Patient First
Always Improving
Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Meini prawf hanfodol

Suitable qualifications(Typically BSc in science based subject or Therapeutic Radiography or equiv) and experience to have achieved State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration on the Voluntary Register for Technologists as a Radiotherapy Physics Technologist.
Specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions and advanced radiotherapy techniques, Practical training in complex treatment planning and mould room skills.

Meini prawf dymunol

Vocational degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Medical Technology

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Meini prawf hanfodol

Training as a Clinical Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics or as a Therapeutic Radiographer supplemented by significant expertise in radiotherapy planning techniques gained through CPD and work based training. Broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology radiotherapy treatment planning, mould room skills and dosimetry
Experience of IMRT / IMAT

Aptitudes and skills required

Meini prawf hanfodol

Work well as part of team
Positive attitude
Sympathetic/Empathetic

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

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Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

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Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw: Claire Birch
Teitl y swydd: Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 023 8120 6889

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Job reference: 004054

Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 per annum (plus an additional 5% uplift)

Location: Oxford Centre

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Summary

Our work in Cellular and Molecular Therapies (CMT) is central to the provision and improvement of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This work enables us to support approximately half of stem cell transplants carried out in England each year through a network of GMP grade laboratories. We also carry out translational research and development activities with academic and commercial partners to ensure we are at the forefront of improvements to transplantation and related fields. Our expertise in GMP, quality and regulatory matters ensures that we always maintain the highest standards in the first-class service we offer.

You will be working as part of a laboratory team, including clinical and biomedical scientists together with other health care professionals. You will be involved in the production of cell therapies and the role you perform will directly contribute to saving and improving patient’s lives.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills particularly related to the production of new cell therapies which are being developed for testing in clinical trials.

There are many opportunities for career advancement in this exciting and fast developing area of clinical care. We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will lead in the development and maintenance of scientific and technical expertise within a modern well equipped cell therapy laboratory. You will also be involved in providing training and guidance to healthcare scientists in your area of expertise.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Analysing, interpreting, validating, and reporting the results of routine and complex / specialist investigations, working at the level of responsibility and conduct required of a registered Biomedical Scientist

· Analysing and performing complex/specialist testing and processing of cells and/or tissues for cryopreservation and therapeutic clinical use using complex/specialist scientific equipment such as flow cytometers and cell selection/depletion protocols and maintain equipment to the required standards.

· Receiving and communicating highly complex and specialist advice to/from internal and external clinicians, nurses and scientific staff on for example test results.

· Ensuring cells and/or tissue products meet all specifications necessary for patient safety and therapeutic use according to internal and external quality requirements and operating within the boundaries of good manufacturing and laboratory practice.

· Supervising and coordinating other staff, working late some weekday evenings and/or weekends as required.

You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

· In depth knowledge of transfusion/transplantation science.

· High level of expertise in relevant transfusion specialism, ideally demonstrated by publications.

· Knowledge and evidence of application of the standards of Good Manufacturing Practice, HTA and MHRA regulations, JACIE guidelines and other relevant or statutory guidelines.

· Supervisory experience, including training and mentoring of colleagues.

· Experience of working in a stem cell, tissue services, Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I), Haematology, diagnostic or testing service environment.

· Experience of working with Information Technology such as Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and high level of proficiency in relevant specialised laboratory techniques/ environments.

· Demonstrable experience in research and development projects.

Qualifications and Training

· MSc in transfusion/transplantation or relevant science. OR IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma. OR PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field. OR Alternative training and equivalent experience.

· Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist / Clinical Scientist, which must be maintained.

· Member of a professional body e.g., British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS)/ British Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (BSHI).

· Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Please view the recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

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It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 19 May 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held around the end of May – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Dr Gurman Kaur, Head of Cell Therapies (Oxford) at [email protected]

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Progressive Band 5-6 Dosimetrist (Radiotherapy)

AfC Band 6

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What we can offer you

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Your Responsibilities

What you’ll do'

What we’re looking for

Additional information

Manyleb y person

Trust Values

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Qualifications / training required

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Meini prawf dymunol

Previous or relevant experience necessary

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Aptitudes and skills required

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For more information about our Trust

Getting to work - our travel promise

Our commitment to equality

How and why we use your information

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