Senior Staff Physicist

The London Clinic; London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Physicist to join their Medical Physics team. This role involves providing comprehensive radiotherapy physics support, managing imaging systems, and ensuring the safe delivery of treatments. Candidates should possess a BSc and MSc in Physics or Medical Physics, along with significant clinical experience. The position offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge healthcare in a supportive environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Travel Loan

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc in Physics/Medical Physics required.
• Experience in clinical settings, especially in radiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration of imaging equipment and develop protocols.
• Ensure safe delivery of radiotherapy treatments.

Skills

Medical Physics Expertise

Radiotherapy Techniques

Communication Skills

Leadership Experience

Dosimetry Measurements

Education

BSc in Physics

MSc in Medical Physics

Tools

Varian Truebeam

Accuray Cyberknife

CT Simulator

Eclipse Planning System

ARIA R&V System

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Physicist to join our Medical Physics team at The London Clinic. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary of £62,978 - £73,997 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. The London Clinic is an independent, charitable hospital with dedicated cancer treatment facility at 22 Devonshire Place in London. We are recognised by many organisations for the quality of care we provide, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) and the JACIE accreditation for our stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy work. We hold an 'Excellent' Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for our cancer centre, the Duchess of Devonshire Wing.

The Medical Physics department supports the provision of radiotherapy utilising on-site state of the art equipment. The department operates two matched Varian Truebeam linear accelerators and an Accuray Cyberknife. Imaging support is provided by an in-house CTSim, 3T MRI and PET/CT. Treatment planning is performed using the Eclipse and Precision planning systems with ARIA R&V system. The service supports stereotactic radiotherapy with Varian HyperArc, motion management including Varian RPM and Surface-guided functionality.

Job Profile:

The Senior Staff Physicist will contribute to a team providing comprehensive radiotherapy physics support, including routine quality assurance (QA) for two Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, a dedicated CT-Simulator and a Cyberknife system, alongside treatment planning system (TPS) QA and general daily physics support.

A key element of this role involves leading the management of imaging systems within the radiation oncology service, specifically for CT Simulator and Varian on-board imaging. This encompasses directing departmental QA, commissioning new imaging equipment, developing and optimising imaging protocols and delivering comprehensive education and training. The Senior Staff Physicist will ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy treatments and imaging, and will also be expected to support, conduct, and publish research.

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Job Location: Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place, W1G 6JA.
• Salary: £62,978 - £73,997 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties:

• To act (or work toward qualification) as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) supporting the Radiotherapy department.
• To take a lead responsibility for the calibration of imaging equipment within the department (e.g. CT Simulator, Varian OBI, Cyberknife imaging) and development of the appropriate policies and protocols.
• Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients. Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and imaging.
• Undertake, where competent, routine quality assurance for departmental treatment, imaging and dosimetry equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment calibration and dosimetric calibration chain.
• Interact with engineers, manufacturers and third-party suppliers to assess equipment status, fault reporting and new equipment development.
• Create or review and approve treatment plans, dose calculations, immobilisation devices, shielding, dosimetry measurements and quality assurance records produced by other members of staff, as needed.
• Undertake the independent second check of radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Support departmental training, dissemination of knowledge and contribution to wider research and publication.

Skills & Experience:

• BSc in Physics (2:1 or higher), MSc in Medical Physics (or UK recognised equivalent), and State registration as a Clinical Scientist (with HCPC) or eligibility to register.
• Experience working in a clinical setting or a hospital environment, with private radiotherapy healthcare experience desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of good scientific practice.
• Practical experience of a wide range of radiotherapy equipment, techniques and practice, including VMAT and IGRT. Practical experience of SRS/SBRT, SGRT and gating desirable.
• Excellent communication abilities, communicating effectively with consultants, peers, associated staff and trainees, and a caring approach to patients.
• Leadership/supervision experience desirable.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Applications Close: Friday 30th May.