Cook - Bryncethin Primary School Job description 22.5 hours per week Term Time An exciting opportunity has become available within Bridgend County Borough Council Catering Services department. Catering Services provide meals in primary, special and secondary schools across the borough for pupils and staff via a service level agreement with the individual schools. The successful applicant for the position as Cook at Bryncethin Primary School would manage and co-ordinate day to day activities within this kitchen, ensuring a quality service is provided to all customers at Bryncethin Primary and St Roberts RC school. They will be responsible for menu provision, portion control, preparation and cooking, administration duties and supervision of staff. An Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate is essential for this post (training will be provided). NVQ 2 or equivalent is desirable. Working hours will be between 9.00am and 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 27 August 2025 Interview Date: Week Commencing 08 September 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Bryncethin Primary School

Supervisory Assistant - Tremains Primary School Job description 5 hours per week Tremains Primary School is seeking to appoint a Supervisory Assistant to work one hour during the lunchtime period, between 11.45am and 2.00pm every day, term time only. Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the supervision of the children during lunchtime together with actively engaging pupils in playground games. Experience of working with children, and the ability to encourage good behaviour and play amongst pupils would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 27 August 2025 Shortlisting Date: 05 September 2025 Interview Date: 12 September 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Tremains Primary School

Job summary Experienced Rotational Occupational Therapist Are you passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred care and keen to develop your occupational therapy knowledge and skills? Come and work for the Therapy Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital! We are an aspirational Therapy team, our mission is to deliver a high quality, modern, patient-centred service. We work very closely with our Physiotherapy colleagues which we find gives us maximum opportunity for development and learning. We encourage active involvement in service development and leadership at Band 6 level. There are many opportunities for personal and professional development. The rotations include: Orthopaedics (elective and trauma) and Surgery (planned and emergency). Paediatrics. Medicine (Cardiac, Renal, Respiratory, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Gastro, Haematology and Oncology). Elderly Care (including Hip Fragility Unit). Front Door Services (Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Short Stay Unit). Acute Stroke Unit. Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service. Your career progression and professional development will be keenly supported by our Therapies Leadership Team and our Practice Education Team. We attract Occupational Therapists from all over the country and internationally. If you'd like to see more about what we do, please go to our twitter @rbhtherapyteam. Main duties of the job To be an experienced occupational therapist working for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT). To participate in the operational management and clinical leadership of occupational therapy in conjunction with the Band 7 Team Lead and/or Advanced Specialist OT. To use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist support and advice to the occupational therapy team and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner. To ensure a high quality, effective and efficient occupational therapy service in designated area. To be a member of the Therapy Department contributing to planning and policy development in these departments. To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead/Advanced Specialist as required. About us The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer. Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw Details Date posted 07 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-7355993NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for a detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the attached job description and person specification for a detailed overview of the main duties and responsibilities for this role. Person Specification Other Essential Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits Knowledge/Skills & Experience Essential Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching HPC Registered Specialist post graduate experience Understanding of a broad range of Elderly care, Medical, Neurological, musculoskeletal &orthopaedic or surgical conditions Post-graduate training in the management of conditions Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students Desirable BSc OT Specialist knowledge in related area Member of related Clinical Interest group Research or audit experience Training and Presentation skills Person Specification Other Essential Car driver with UK driving licence, able to drive pool car for access visits Knowledge/Skills & Experience Essential Degree or other recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy Post graduate specialist experience as demonstrated by ongoing CPD , evidence-based project work, post graduate teaching HPC Registered Specialist post graduate experience Understanding of a broad range of Elderly care, Medical, Neurological, musculoskeletal &orthopaedic or surgical conditions Post-graduate training in the management of conditions Experience of teaching and presenting to other staff Experience of supervising and developing other staff and students Desirable BSc OT Specialist knowledge in related area Member of related Clinical Interest group Research or audit experience Training and Presentation skills 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, RG1 5AN Reading, United Kingdom

Family Support Worker - Early Help Locality - Temporary Job description 37 hours per week Temporary up to 31 March 2026 Bridgend County Borough Council has developed with other partners, a framework for a more integrated approach to the provision of services for children, young people and families. Family Support Workers form part of a multi professional locality team of frontline workers related to early intervention and support work with children, young people and families. We are looking for an energetic, motivated individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have successful experience of working with children, young people and families and a commitment to working in a multi-agency environment. For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Amy Gurdin, Early Intervention Locality Manager, East Hub, 01656 642651. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 13 August 2025 Shortlisting Date: 15 August 2025 Interview Date: 27 August 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Social Worker - Community Learning Disability Team Job description 37 hours per week 2 positions available As a social worker in the Community Learning Disability team, you will provide a strength-based outcome focused enabling response to adults affected by the issues of disability, frailty, learning disabilities, mental health and dementia, that require a timely social work response. Working with a multidisciplinary approach, your role will be to provide a Social Work service, including assessment of needs, and where eligible care and support plans, and where appropriate care and treatment plans, that will promote the independence and wellbeing of individuals, their families and carers, focusing on 'what matters' to people. Where practicable, you will focus on prevention and self-management, enabling individuals to sustain independence through a combination of assessment, care and support and other practical interventions. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults & Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 20 August 2025 Shortlisting Date: 21 August 2025 Interview Date: 27 August 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Band 3 Rheumatology DAWN Remote Patient Monitoring Assistant Administrator This role does not offer visa sponsorship. **PLEASE NOTE: this is not a remote/home-working role - you will be required to work on-site at the hospital.** The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to Rheumatology patients' pathway of care for remote blood monitoring. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients on a remote monitoring pathway is managed smoothly. You will also work closely with the Rheumatology CNSs and Consultants to support robust monitoring of the patient remote monitoring of their condition and act accordingly to the specialty instructions and SOPs. To work closely with the DAWN/Biologic Multispecialty Remote Monitoring Administrator for Integrated Medicine and closely with the Rheumatology Clinical Administration Team (CAT 9) to ensure appropriate cross-cover is provided. Main duties of the job The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer-focused and knowledgeable point of contact. To provide a consistent approach across the Trust, to ensure that functions of the role are carried out correctly within given timescales, as per SOPs. The post holder will demonstrate polite, clear, accurate advice line support for patients and document all communication on EPR and DAWN, with some self-guided initiative. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and seek help from clinician when appropriate. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Details Date posted 07 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6709050NCG-D Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the role. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the role. We reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications/ Training: Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C Accurate data entry, typing and analytical skills Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment plan Significant Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel or patient monitoring IT application Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience Experience of working in the NHS healthcare administrative system and process Skills & Abilities Essential Polite, Clear and accurate telephone manners Excellent communication skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members and patients Ability to demonstrate motivation to learn, develop and progress Excellent time keeping and management Desirable Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times Understanding and able to liaise with Primary Care, GP and community services Person Specification Education/ Qualifications/ Training: Essential GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, grades A-C Accurate data entry, typing and analytical skills Experience of working with patients and providing information regarding their appointments or treatment plan Significant Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel or patient monitoring IT application Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience Experience of working in the NHS healthcare administrative system and process Skills & Abilities Essential Polite, Clear and accurate telephone manners Excellent communication skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members and patients Ability to demonstrate motivation to learn, develop and progress Excellent time keeping and management Desirable Understanding of patient priorities and performance targets related to appointments and waiting times Understanding and able to liaise with Primary Care, GP and community services 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. Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, RG1 5AN Reading, United Kingdom

Job summary Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Chemotherapy) Due to staff development within our team, we have an exciting opening for a band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our highly skilled and knowledgeable chemotherapy outpatients team. The service covers units at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Bracknell Healthspace and West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham. We are open Monday-Friday; 08:30-18:30. Full-time and part-time opportunities can be negotiated; so please feel free to discuss with us further. Informal visits/chats are highly encouraged; for further information please contact Ward Sisters Taylor Carlisle (taylor.carlisle@royalberkshire.nhs.uk) or Kirti Pun (kirti.pun@royalberkshire.nhs.uk). Additionally, if you are looking to start a career in oncology and wish to discuss band 5 opportunities, please do get in contact. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced nurse who has been administering SACT for at least 12 months. You will be skilled in venepuncture and cannulation and be proficient in using CVAD's. In addition, you will have completed an accredited SACT course. We encourage and support ongoing relevant professional development and many of our band 6 nurses go on to study for their masters in Advanced Clinical Practice in order to be able to provide a high level of clinical expertise to our patients. The successful applicant will be able to lead services with a caring, patient-centered approach to the treatment they deliver, be able to work independently and as part of a small team. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Details Date posted 07 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro-rata, if part-time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 193-7374915PCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading/Bracknell/Thatcham RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities 1/ To provide an integrated clinical leadership to a small team of nurses within the Service Team in order to care for patients with cancer to the highest possible standard and develop practice with the support of the ward manager. 2/ The post-holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in his/her clinical area. 3/ When working at Bracknell Clinic or West Berkshire Community Hospital, the post-holder manages the chemotherapy service on a day-to-day basis reporting to Ward manager at RBH. 4/ To assume responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources in order to provide a safe environment; in the absence of the ward sister, taking a lead in a specific aspect of ward management. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities 1/ To provide an integrated clinical leadership to a small team of nurses within the Service Team in order to care for patients with cancer to the highest possible standard and develop practice with the support of the ward manager. 2/ The post-holder works as a skilled practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the client group in his/her clinical area. 3/ When working at Bracknell Clinic or West Berkshire Community Hospital, the post-holder manages the chemotherapy service on a day-to-day basis reporting to Ward manager at RBH. 4/ To assume responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources in order to provide a safe environment; in the absence of the ward sister, taking a lead in a specific aspect of ward management. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse (Pt 1/2) Completion of UKONS SACT passport or equivalent Evidence of leadership/management Desirable Advanced Communications Course Post-graduate cancer qualification ILS Experience Essential Experience of SACT administration Experience of Leadership/Management and Specialty Development Desirable Experience of involvement in successful Change Management Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse (Pt 1/2) Completion of UKONS SACT passport or equivalent Evidence of leadership/management Desirable Advanced Communications Course Post-graduate cancer qualification ILS Experience Essential Experience of SACT administration Experience of Leadership/Management and Specialty Development Desirable Experience of involvement in successful Change Management 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading/Bracknell/Thatcham RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading/Bracknell/Thatcham RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, RG1 5AN Reading/Bracknell/Thatcham, United Kingdom

Team Manager - IAA & Safeguarding Team Job description 37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity to join our MASH Service in the role of Team Manager. You will be responsible for the daily management of the team including the Early Help and Prevention screeners. The MASH is the first point of contact for Children's Social Care, the team has responsibility for giving advice to families and professionals, making decisions in relation to contacts and undertaking good quality What Matters assessments. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES - Overall management for MASH through the provision of leadership, motivation and direction to staff within the service. Allocating and prioritising the work of the team ensuring prompt and appropriate decision making at point of contact, appropriate assessment of cases in a timely way and deployment of resource to meet identified needs. - Involving service users and carers in planning and designing services. - Managing staff and undertaking supervision and appraisal, providing advice and consultation to social work and other support staff in accordance with policy. Managing staff in line with and adherence to the Human Resources policy and procedural frameworks. - Analysing performance information to assist timeliness of assessments, reviews and other formally reported performance. Ensuring quality and content of assessments and plans in line with local and national guidance. Making decisions and judgements about risk of abuse within agreed management framework. - Ensuring that permanency planning is in place and includes a range of options that will provide security of attachment and continuity of care. - Contributing to strategic/management meetings and effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working. Supporting the Group Manager in the Group Manager's responsibility to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the work of the service area including the evaluation of the achievement of objectives, targets, priorities and standards. Assisting the Senior Management Team in the development of strategy, policy and procedures. - Participating in induction and other programmes of training for staff. Alerting the Group Manager to action necessary to develop the competencies of staff in the service area as well as the potential need to institute disciplinary procedures and to participate in these procedures where necessary. We are fully committed to the Signs of Safety model in Bridgend, and you will receive full training in how to incorporate this way of working into your daily functions. Please note that Enhanced Police Vetting will be necessary for the successful applicant. You will receive a £4,000 Market Supplement and a relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post. For further information surrounding the post please contact Raeanna Grainger, Group Manager on 01656 642320. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 27 August 2025 Shortlisting Date: 29 August 2025 Interview Date:12 September 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Senior Housing Solutions Advisor Job description 37 hours per week We are seeking an effective Senior Officer with experience of managing complex and detailed casework to join the Housing Solutions team and contribute towards the delivery of a high-quality housing service. The successful candidate will have experience of managing staff and of detailed homelessness casework as well as homelessness legislation and making enquiries and legal decisions in line with the statutory duties of a local authority. This is a challenging role, and you will be required to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be dealing with people often in emotional and stressful situations. You will need to be self-motivated and proactive in preventing homelessness and identifying housing options and solutions to meet local housing needs. You will also need to demonstrate experience of working with partner agencies to deliver support to vulnerable clients. Working as part of a busy team you will need to work well under pressure and on your own initiative as you will build and manage your own caseload to Bridgend's service standards, whilst being responsible for the supervision and performance of Housing Solutions Advisors and the Housing Solutions Assistant including managing sickness and absence, regular supervision, annual appraisals and 6 month reviews. To succeed in this role, you will be a good problem solver who is able to work assertively but sensitively and be a good team player. The ability to collate and present complex information clearly is also essential. You must be adaptable and be able to react effectively to changing circumstances. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. We really want to hear from you and would like to offer you the opportunity to discuss the role further with our Team Manager Joanne Ginn by calling 01656 643104. This will give you the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail, ask any questions and gain valuable advice regarding the content of your application. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date:27 August 2025 Shortlisting Date:28 August 2025 Interview Date: 05 September 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification. Location : Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Job summary PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY Band 7 Senior Radiotherapy Physicist (Bracknell and Reading) As a Senior Radiotherapy Physicist, you will work as part of the team providing the radiotherapy physics service to the Berkshire Cancer Centre (BCC) across both our sites at Bracknell and Reading. You will take responsibility for specific areas in the delivery of the routine physics service, working under the appropriate Lead Physicist in each area within the Section. You will also contribute to commissioning, service development and academic research as appropriate. You may also be required to assist with other duties as and when necessary. Interviews to be held in person, face-to-face (date to be confirmed). Main duties of the job To undertake the following duties in the provision of a comprehensive and quality assured Radiotherapy Physics service: 1/ Perform quality control and calibration measurements, using specialised instrumentation, on radiotherapy treatment machines and imaging equipment in accordance with local and national protocols and codes of practice. 2/ Perform quality control and calibration measurements on radiation dosimetry systems and other physics instrumentation, ensuring traceability to national standards. 3/ To participate in the commissioning of radiotherapy equipment including, where appropriate, designing procedures for, and overseeing the commissioning of, specific aspects of equipment. 4/ To participate in treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy by: o Producing individual treatment plans appropriate to the course of treatment prescribed by medical staff, both in routine and complex situations.o Carrying out verification procedures on plans produced by others to confirm the accuracy and appropriateness of the proposed treatment. 5/ To contribute to the provision of the department's brachytherapy service. 6/ To contribute to the provision of the department's in vivo dosimetry service. 7/ To act as an Operator under the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017. About us The Radiotherapy Physics Section is responsible for providing clinical scientific and technical support to the Berkshire Cancer Centre within the Royal Berkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Functions include: Calibration and maintenance of radiotherapy treatment and imaging equipment, radiotherapy planning for external beam and brachytherapy treatments, radiotherapy-related IT infrastructure, connectivity and software, advising clinical staff on scientific and technical issues, ensuring the safety of patients and staff in a hazardous environment which includes exposure to high levels of ionising radiation, ensuring equipment is operating safely and effectively and the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, acceptance testing and commissioning of equipment. Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Details Date posted 07 August 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-7335401PCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading and Bracknell RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject Relevant MSc or higher degree Evidence of working towards HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, or equivalent Desirable Current UK registration as a Clinical Scientist Experience Essential Experience in Radiotherapy Planning (conventional and complex techniques, including brachy) Experience in Radiotherapy QA Desirable Experience in Commissioning equipment Clinical experience in Radiotherapy Physics Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject Relevant MSc or higher degree Evidence of working towards HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, or equivalent Desirable Current UK registration as a Clinical Scientist Experience Essential Experience in Radiotherapy Planning (conventional and complex techniques, including brachy) Experience in Radiotherapy QA Desirable Experience in Commissioning equipment Clinical experience in Radiotherapy Physics 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading and Bracknell RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading and Bracknell RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, RG1 5AN Reading and Bracknell, United Kingdom