Overview
You will undertake the full range of radiotherapy physicist duties, including treatment planning, checking, brachytherapy, equipment commissioning and QA, training staff and advising clinicians. There will also be involvement in developing new techniques and collaborative research projects with the University. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Responsibilities
* Perform treatment planning, checking and verification, including IMRT/VMAT QA and related radiotherapy processes.
* Administer brachytherapy procedures and support equipment commissioning and QA activities.
* Train staff and advise clinicians on radiotherapy physics matters.
* Develop new techniques and participate in collaborative research projects with the University as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject.
* Relevant MSc or higher degree.
* STP training scheme or IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics, normally with specialisation in radiotherapy physics.
* HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist; if not yet registered, appointment at a lower band may be considered until registration is achieved.
* Broad knowledge of radiation and related areas within Medical Physics.
* Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of Radiotherapy Physics procedures and practices (including DICOM-RT, brachytherapy, pretreatment imaging, treatment imaging, Radiotherapy networking and verification systems, IMRT/VMAT QA, QA of treatment machines and equipment).
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Experience in Radiotherapy Physics, including analysing and judging treatment options and plans, identifying problems with patient-related equipment, exercising judgement to solve problems, and making safe, timely decisions on equipment use.
* Specialist training and practical experience in the use and calibration of radiotherapy treatment equipment (including linear accelerators and treatment planning computers), and in dosimetry equipment calibration.
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