Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a motivated registered, or soon to be registered, clinical scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team in Leicester. Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, you will support routine and complex treatment planning and QA across external beam radiotherapy.

You will collaborate with dosimetrists, clinical oncologists and radiographers, develop techniques to improve safety and quality, and contribute to trials and governance in a

Qualifications

• Registered clinical scientist or near-qualification with active progression toward registration.
• Experience in radiotherapy physics and treatment planning.
• Familiarity with QA and governance for radiotherapy workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy.
• Contribute to planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, including plan QA and governance.
• Engage in dosimetry, brachytherapy and related service elements.
• Collaborate with dosimetrists, oncologists and radiographers to improve safety and quality.

Skills

Clinical scientist

Radiotherapy physics

Treatment planning

QA & governance

Tools

Varian Halcyon

TrueBeam

ARIA 18

Eclipse with RapidPlan

Prosoma Virtual Simulation

Job description

We are looking for a motivated registered, or soon to be registered, clinical scientist to join our friendly team in Radiotherapy Physics, Leicester. The post holder will participate in all aspects of the service under a Lead Clinical Scientist, but have scope to develop their own interests within the scientific service. You will join the department, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, at an exciting time. A second Varian Halcyon linear accelerator will join our existing fleet (3 TrueBeams and 1 Halcyon) to improve patient treatments using modern equipment and techniques. Existing equipment includes the ARIA 18 Oncology management system and Eclipse with Rapidplan, Per Fraction, Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian Bravos brachytherapy unit housed in purpose-built Brachytherapy facility. As a registered clinical scientist, the post holder will be required to cover all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics and work closely with dosimetrists, clinical oncologists and radiographers. Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy. Take part in the planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, such as plan QA and governance. Take part in routine work related to the dosimetry, brachytherapy and other elements of the service. Work with other radiotherapy physics staff to develop techniques and new ways of working to improve safety, quality and consistency of radiotherapy plan creation and delivery.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk