Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics provides a comprehensive Physics service to the Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre ensuring the safe and accurate use of high dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer, whilst maintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.
Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre has four Elekta Linacs, two Varian STx Linacs, and two Accuray Radixacts. Simulation is provided by two Canon CT scanners, with additional multimodality imaging used as required. The centre also has an expansive HDR and LDR brachytherapy programme. Radiotherapy planning is performed on RaySearch RayStation, Accuray Precision, and BrainLab Elements planning systems. The centre's Oncology Management System is Mosaiq.
The post holder will work as part of a team providing support for radiotherapy treatment planning and quality control/dosimetry.
Please note: Candidates without registration would be considered under Annex 21.
Main duties of the job
To be involved in the work of the department in dosimetry, quality assurance, treatment planning, computing, imaging systems and brachytherapy.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 15th September 2022
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2022
Please note: Candidates without registration would be considered under Annex 21.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 15th September 2022
Interviews are due to be held on 2nd October 2022
Please note: Candidates without registration would be considered under Annex 21.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject. oMSc in radiation Physics [or equivalent]. oHCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. oIPEM Certificate of completion of Post-qualification Higher Training or equivalent (eg Corporate Membership of IPEM)
Desirable
- oPhD. oPublished papers/presentations
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in applying knowledge of physics to complex situations in radiotherapy. oSpecialist experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment. oThe experience should be sufficient to meet the requirements for the ACS certificate of attainment.
Desirable
- oExperience in managing computer systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the physics of ionising radiation with specific application to radiotherapy. oSpecialist extensive knowledge of the techniques employed to measure radiation doses, undertake quality control radiation equipment, and produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans. oKnowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources oHigh level of understanding of the beneficial and detrimental effects of radiation on patients. oAdvance knowledge of the theory and practical aspects of ionising radiation applied to cancer treatments. oHigh level of understanding in interpreting cross sectional images of patients used in treatment planning. oBroad level of understanding of the roles of the radiotherapy radiographers and clinicians. oKnowledge of employment procedures and practices. oWorking knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines o[eg IRR17, IR(ME)R2017, ISO 9001, IPEM codes of practice, IPEM report 81 etc] oUnderstand hazards posed by, and precautions needed to deal with: Ionising radiation, Electrical hazards, COSSH, Manual Handling
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the process of software development and the Medical Device legislation as applied to software in a medical environment.
Skills
Essential
- oExtensive skills in aspects of computerised radiotherapy treatment equipment including treatment units, treatment planning software, and radiotherapy management systems. oAdvanced, knowledge of Excel, Word, Access etc.. Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information. oManual dexterity: ability to make precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment to sub-millimetre accuracy. oAble to move objects over 15 kilos for short periods. oAble to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods oAble to deal with occasional distressing circumstances oAble to communicate complex information [eg postgraduate level physics material to other professional groups] oAble to present scientific papers at national and international conferences oAble to train groups of other professional staff. oAble to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. oAble to supervise the work of others, and act as mentor.
Desirable
- oData management skills oAble to code in at least one programming language such as Python, Matlab, C++ etc.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. oAbility to occasionally cope with and understand the potentially emotional and distressed state of Oncology patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject. oMSc in radiation Physics [or equivalent]. oHCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. oIPEM Certificate of completion of Post-qualification Higher Training or equivalent (eg Corporate Membership of IPEM)
Desirable
- oPhD. oPublished papers/presentations
Experience
Essential
- oExperience in applying knowledge of physics to complex situations in radiotherapy. oSpecialist experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment. oThe experience should be sufficient to meet the requirements for the ACS certificate of attainment.
Desirable
- oExperience in managing computer systems.
Knowledge
Essential
- oSpecialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the physics of ionising radiation with specific application to radiotherapy. oSpecialist extensive knowledge of the techniques employed to measure radiation doses, undertake quality control radiation equipment, and produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans. oKnowledge of how to measure the leakage from sealed radioactive sources oHigh level of understanding of the beneficial and detrimental effects of radiation on patients. oAdvance knowledge of the theory and practical aspects of ionising radiation applied to cancer treatments. oHigh level of understanding in interpreting cross sectional images of patients used in treatment planning. oBroad level of understanding of the roles of the radiotherapy radiographers and clinicians. oKnowledge of employment procedures and practices. oWorking knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines o[eg IRR17, IR(ME)R2017, ISO 9001, IPEM codes of practice, IPEM report 81 etc] oUnderstand hazards posed by, and precautions needed to deal with: Ionising radiation, Electrical hazards, COSSH, Manual Handling
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the process of software development and the Medical Device legislation as applied to software in a medical environment.
Skills
Essential
- oExtensive skills in aspects of computerised radiotherapy treatment equipment including treatment units, treatment planning software, and radiotherapy management systems. oAdvanced, knowledge of Excel, Word, Access etc.. Able to set up and manage the acquisition and structure of information. oManual dexterity: ability to make precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment to sub-millimetre accuracy. oAble to move objects over 15 kilos for short periods. oAble to frequently concentrate for prolonged periods oAble to deal with occasional distressing circumstances oAble to communicate complex information [eg postgraduate level physics material to other professional groups] oAble to present scientific papers at national and international conferences oAble to train groups of other professional staff. oAble to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. oAble to supervise the work of others, and act as mentor.
Desirable
- oData management skills oAble to code in at least one programming language such as Python, Matlab, C++ etc.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. oAbility to occasionally cope with and understand the potentially emotional and distressed state of Oncology patients and carers
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).