Job summary
BAND 8B PRINCIPAL RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICIST - (Deputy Head Of Brachytherapy)
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated radiotherapy physicist who will act as deputy head of brachytherapy physics, as well as contributing to research and development in this area. Please note post is 0.9WTE.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will come into contact and liaise with a wide range of staff in Medical Physics, Radiotherapy and across the Trust and regional network partners, as well as with external equipment manufacturers and service suppliers.
This will include working closely with consultant and junior medical staff, therapy radiographers, senior nurses, clinical nurse specialists, allied health professionals, general managers, works staff, and administrative and clerical support staff.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust (GSTT) has embarked upon a comprehensive cancer strategy that will shape the future of services for the next generation of cancer patients. We strive to become a world class cancer service, delivering internationally distinctive services that are patient centred, research driven and clinically led. The cancer centres at GSTT and Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup (QMH) have been created so that we can realise this vision.
The Department of Medical Physics at GSTT provides a comprehensive range of scientific and technical services to the Trust and external organisations. Its large Radiotherapy Physics section works closely with the Radiotherapy Department to deliver high quality patient care on state of the art equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Full Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial responsible experience post registration working in radiotherapy physics
- Advanced post registration specialist experience in a relevant major area of radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research
- Supervision of small project teams
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Advanced 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 local, national and international meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Full Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial responsible experience post registration working in radiotherapy physics
- Advanced post registration specialist experience in a relevant major area of radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in original peer-reviewed radiotherapy research
- Supervision of small project teams
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Advanced 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 local, national and international meetings
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
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).
