Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic medical physicist to join a dynamic team in providing radiotherapy physics services. This role involves supporting the Radiotherapy Physics Group in QA, dosimetry, and treatment planning while ensuring compliance with safety legislation. You will engage with patients, providing clear communication and expert guidance. Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in radiotherapy physics, with opportunities for professional development and contributions to research and teaching. Join a team dedicated to safety, kindness, and teamwork in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• State registration or eligibility with equivalent radiotherapy physics experience.
• Solid background in dosimetry and quality assurance for radiotherapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior support to all aspects of the Radiotherapy Physics group.
• Supervise and produce complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
• Contribute to research and teaching within the department.

Skills

Radiotherapy Physics

Dosimetry

Quality Assurance

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Computing Systems

Education

Good First Degree in a Physical Science

Relevant Masters or higher degree

STP Training Exit Certificate

Tools

Computerised Planning Systems

Job description

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced medical physicist, to join a team of physicists, engineers and dosimetrists/technologists in the provision of radiotherapy physics services (Linac, Brachytherapy and Molecular Radiotherapy).

You will have achieved state registration or be eligible with equivalent radiotherapy physics experience. Ideally you will be a registered MPE or working towards submitting an application to be registered. You will have a solid background in dosimetry and quality assurance for radiotherapy equipment and have extensive treatment planning techniques.

The work will involve contact with patients and the ability to communicate clearly and sympathetically with patients having a variety of backgrounds is essential.

Main duties of the job

The main role of this post is to provide senior support to all aspects of the work of the radiotherapy Physics (Photon) Group including QA, dosimetry, treatment planning and checking, Brachytherapy and Molecular radiotherapy and to act as, or work towards acting as, a Medical Physics Expert, as defined in IR(ME)R 2000. The post-holder will also initiate and contribute to developments within the Radiotherapy Physics (Photon) service and contribute to research and teaching.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Main duties of the postholder are:

1. To provide senior support to all aspects of the work of the Radiotherapy Physics (photon) group.
2. To act as, or work towards acting as, a Medical Physics Expert, as defined in IR(ME)R 2000 and future legislation, to ensure that Trust complies with all safety legislation in the remit of the radiotherapy physics department.
3. The postholder will work over a range of areas in Radiotherapy Physics and will undergo continual professional development in Radiotherapy Physics and associated techniques.
4. The post requires handling of highly complex dosimetry equipment to perform and supervise routine calibration and monitoring of highly complex radiation producing equipment.
5. Supervise, advise and produce routine and highly complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy. Use computerised planning systems to design and customise treatment plans. Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume. Take responsibility for the accurate production of individualised treatment plans and associated dosimetry calculations.
6. The post requires the provision of highly specialised advice and guidance, where necessary, to the Radiotherapy Department in matters relating to treatment planning, dosimetry and quality assurance.
7. The post requires the presentation of clinical data to medical staff and the upholding of legal requirements.
8. The postholder will be responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Group Lead and relevant Principal Physicists in charge of the areas in which work is currently being performed.
9. Personal initiative and a keen sense of responsibility with a high degree of accuracy are expected.

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good First Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
• Relevant Masters or higher degree
• STP Training Exit Certificate or equivalent
• State Registered Clinical Scientist or eligible

Desirable criteria

• Corporate Membership of Professional Institute or eligible
• Eligible for MPE Registration

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post-graduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics
• Relevant experience in Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Quality Assurance, including patient specific checks
• Relevant experience in Treatment Planning including VMAT and IMRT techniques and principles
• Experience in the clinical environment
• Clear understanding of current Codes of practice and dosimetry chain
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation [eg IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001:2000, BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines]

Desirable criteria

• Experience in SABR planning and delivery techniques

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Experience of a variety of computing systems, programming languages and application packages.

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD)
• Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service

Desirable criteria

• Experience of training junior Staff including doctors and radiographers

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department
• Able to work shifted hours/unsociable hours
• Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
• Flexibility and ability to use own initiative and be innovative

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.

You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 768.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)