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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Fri, 8.45-5.15.
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Clinical Scientist to join the Brachytherapy and Treatment Planning team in Radiotherapy Physics at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
The Centre operates two Varian Bravos afterloaders, providing over 700 HDR gynaecological Brachytherapy treatments per year. Treatment planning utilises the 3 CT Simulators and dedicated MRI simulator located at the BWoSCC.
In addition to supporting the gynaecological Brachytherapy service, the Clinical Scientist will work as a Medical Physics Expert and provide scientific advice for the I-125 prostate seed service, the national ophthalmic eye plaque service and the external beam Radiotherapy service. External beam radiotherapy is provided by thirteen Varian linear accelerators, with a wide range of specialised VMAT planning techniques including SABR for a wide range of clinical sites, many delivered using FFF technology.
Applicants should hold a 1st or upper 2nd class honours degree in Physics or allied subject.
A recognised MSc in Medical Physics and a Dip IPEM in Physical Sciences in Medicine or equivalent experience is required.
Applicants must also be a HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist and eligible to work as a Medical Physics Expert.
Candidates who are not currently MPEs will be considered for appointment if they can demonstrate they are within 12 months of certification.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate significant experience working as a Clinical Scientist with experience in Radiotherapy physics.
Prospective applicants can discuss the post informally with Alasdair Rutherford, Principal Radiotherapy Physicist:
Alasdair.Rutherford@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or on 0141 301 7521.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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