radiotherapy physicist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Radiotherapy Physicist role at Guy's Cancer Centre in London involves leading dosimetry support and contributing to clinical radiotherapy physics across major sites, with opportunities for research and development. The post emphasises expert knowledge in planning, imaging, dosimetry and brachytherapy.

Applicants should be highly experienced, with MPE IRMER qualification and state registration, and capable of presenting at major conferences, while collaborating with King’s College

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a relevant subject with strong academic performance.
• Postgraduate qualification in radiotherapy physics or related field.
• Registered/eligible as MPE under IRMER and clinically active registration.
• Membership of the IPEM and advanced post-registration radiotherapy experience.
• Specialist knowledge in external beam planning, imaging and dosimetry.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to the dosimetry service and radiotherapy physics.
• Contribute to clinical radiotherapy physics across departments as required.
• Present scientific papers at national and international conferences.
• Engage in research or service development to improve care quality.

Skills

Specialist radiotherapy knowledge

External beam planning

Dosimetry experience

Imaging knowledge

Brachytherapy experience

Original radiotherapy research

Present scientific papers

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Patient safety awareness

Education

Good honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a relevant subject

MSc or higher degree in a relevant field

Qualified as Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER

State registration as Clinical Scientist (or equivalent)

Full member of IPEM or equivalent

Advanced post-registration radiotherapy physics experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Radiotherapy Physicist has become available to join a team supporting a major cancer centre, located at Guy'shospital in central London and at Queen's Mary's hospital in Sidcup., Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post. As well as the main Guy's Cancer Centre site in London Bridge, the post holder will be expected to provide support as required at Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup., Please see the Job Description and PersonSpecification for detailed information regarding theresponsibilities and requirements forthis post.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated radiotherapy physicist to support our extensive dosimetry service. The post holder will also be actively involved in other areas of clinical radiotherapy physics as appropriate.,

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy under IRMER (or able to submit application within next 12 months)
• State registration as a Clinical Scientist, Full Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent), Advanced experience post-registration working in radiotherapy physics
• Specialised experience in a relevant major area of radiotherapy physics, Experience of involvement in original radiotherapy research or innovative service development, Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
• Specialist knowledge in a major area of radiotherapy physics such as external beam treatment planning, radiotherapy equipment, imaging, dosimetry or brachytherapy
• High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
• Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
  The Guy's Cancer Centre is currently equipped with nine Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators (all with SGRT), three GE CT scanners for simulation, a superficial x-ray treatment unit and Elekta HDR brachytherapy service. The centre serves a population of 1.9 million and typically treats over 4500 patients per year. Specialist services are also provided for SRS, TSEBT and TBI. There is a thriving research and education programme and close links with our university partner, King's College London.