Clinical Scientific Computing Healthcare Science Assistant (HL)
Job summary
We are offering a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic Healthcare Science Assistant (Higher Level) in Clinical Scientific Computing & Informatics to join our Clinical Scientific Computing group which provides Clinical IT Systems support within the Radiotherapy Department, at the Queen's Cancer Centre in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.
The department has long-standing evidence of research and collaboration, developments in equipment and clinical service, and high commitment to quality and governance; these include implementation of a new hardware cluster to support the expansion of Radiotherapy IT systems, in-house bespoke software, bioinformatics / data reporting, and the safe introduction and governance of cutting edge medical technology.
The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of the Radiotherapy Clinical Scientific Computing (CSC) and Informatics team within the Radiotherapy Physics Department and will primarily be focused on supporting users in the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Division, which includes Radiotherapy Physics, Radiation Protection & Radiology Physics, Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Engineering, and also provide support to Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology.
This includes day-to-day troubleshooting and administration; contribution to the development of a range of data quality and information reports, installation of client software, provision of ad-hoc advice, training on the use of oncology information systems, and general office duties. To achieve this, the postholder will work closely with CSC and Informatics Staff.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Application Completion
- Application Completion ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades A*-C or 9-5 (or equivalent level 2 qualifications)
- Minimum Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy (e.g. Grade 5 / C or above in GCSE Maths and English)
- 'A' Level in Computing or IT at Grade B or above, and 2 other 'A' levels at Grade B or above, or Access to HE in Computing
Knowledge, Training & Experience
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- NHS experience
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- Ability to prioritise work associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes and other
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
- Ability to build positive relationships and a good rapport
Other Requirements
- Good time keeper
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Queen's Centre, Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/