Proton Therapy Clinical Scientist - Research & Planning

#CatchUpWithCancer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester invites applications for a Clinical Scientist (Protons) to join the proton therapy physics team on a 12-month fixed-term post. HCPC registration and radiotherapy physics experience are required.

The successful candidate will contribute to treatment planning, dosimetry, QA, and imaging verification within a national proton beam therapy service. Training and development are provided, with opportunities for academic collaboration with the University

Qualifications

• BSc in Physics
• MSc in Medical Physics
• Dip IPEM (or equivalent experience)
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist through ACS Certificate of Attainment or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UK legislation for work with ionising radiation and ISO quality management; prioritising and managing own work; participating in CPD; working at The Christie with potential to work at other hospitals.
• Proton Treatment Planning: develop and implement treatment planning software; ensure data accuracy and documentation; provide advice to clinicians and radiographers; operate on a rota for planning, patient setup checks, and planning room duties; evaluate imaging and immobilisation for planning.
• Proton Dosimetry and Quality Control: maintain QA of proton units; participate in routine dosimetry; respond to dosimetric issues; perform acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Proton Imaging and Verification: introduce imaging equipment, advise on imaging protocols, QA of imaging devices; verify treatment plans; support record-and-verify systems.
• Teaching and Training: supervise trainee clinical scientists; deliver lectures and aid in teaching programs; assist in research and dissemination.

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester invites applications for a Clinical Scientist (Protons) to join the proton therapy physics team on a 12-month fixed-term post. HCPC registration and radiotherapy physics experience are required.

The successful candidate will contribute to treatment planning, dosimetry, QA, and imaging verification within a national proton beam therapy service. Training and development are provided, with opportunities for academic collaboration with the University