Chief Radiotherapy QA & Dosimetry Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior Radiotherapy Physics Clinician to lead QA, dosimetry, and commissioning of radiotherapy equipment. You will manage a team to ensure QA across treatment and imaging systems, and oversee external beam dosimetry aligned with national standards.

HCPC clinical scientist registration and MPE certification are required. The role involves liaison with Trust staff and manufacturers, and occasional direct patient contact during treatment.

Qualifications

• First or upper-second class honours degree in physical sciences.
• Master's degree in an appropriate subject.
• Certification as an MPE in radiotherapy physics by RPA2000.

Responsabilités

• Lead QA, calibration and radiation dosimetry of external beam radiotherapy treatment, imaging and associated dosimetric equipment.
• Take responsibility for acceptance testing and commissioning of complex, safety-critical radiotherapy treatment equipment.
• Manage a team to ensure QA of treatment, imaging and dosimetry equipment is carried out to departmental schedules.
• Take responsibility for external beam dosimetry, aligned with UK codes of practice and traceability to national standards.
• Take responsibility for the QA and calibration implications of new treatment techniques and help introduce them.
• Liaise with Radiotherapy Physics staff so that equipment across the planning and delivery pathway is integrated for accurate, safe treatments.
• Liaise with other heads of section, Medical Physics staff across the Trust and equipment manufacturers.
• Contribute to the evaluation, specification and purchase of new radiotherapy equipment.
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R 2017 and provide the Medical Physics Expert role for the radiotherapy physics service.
• Occasional direct contact with patients during their treatment.

Connaissances

QA & dosimetry

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Formation

Bachelor-level honours in physical sciences

Master's degree in a relevant subject

Outils

MPE certification (RPA2000)

Description du poste

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior Radiotherapy Physics Clinician to lead QA, dosimetry, and commissioning of radiotherapy equipment. You will manage a team to ensure QA across treatment and imaging systems, and oversee external beam dosimetry aligned with national standards.

HCPC clinical scientist registration and MPE certification are required. The role involves liaison with Trust staff and manufacturers, and occasional direct patient contact during treatment.