Lead Radiotherapy Clinical Scientist (Imaging and Superficial)
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to act as Radiotherapy Physics Lead for Imaging and Superficial within the department. The postholder will join the senior team and ensure that the most up to date techniques are in place to benefit patients.
The radiotherapy department is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary and is about to undergo significant investment with the introduction of a brand new Brachytherapy facility, two new TrueBeam linear accelerators and an upgrade to the ARIA Oncology management system to support remote planning and virtualisation. Equipment includes 4 Varian linear accelerators (currently 2 TrueBeam and 2 Clinac iX), Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit
As a Medical Physics Expert, the postholder will be required to manage the legislative compliance related to radiotherapy imaging and to work closely with the radiation protection team, LRSS, within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the scientific development of radiotherapy imaging to ensure that the most up to date imaging techniques are available for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy.
- Work with senior scientists across all areas of radiotherapy physics to develop departmental strategy and scope out research activity.
- Line manage and direct the activity of other clinical scientists and staff, complete development work and report on service related data.
- Take part in routine work related to the area of specialism
- Act as MPE for imaging and superficial radiotherapy, which includes kV and electron radiotherapy. Ensure compliance with guidance and legislation in relation to these areas of specialism.
The Radiotherapy Department is a friendly, busy training department. It is housed in a purpose built Oncology Unit, which is centrally located with easy access to both road and rail connections. Leicester itself is a vibrant, friendly multicultural city with easy access to beautiful countryside.
We provide Oncology services to a catchment population of approximately 1 million within Leicestershire and Rutland and are ISO 9001:2015 certificated. We fully support staff development; the department has an impressive clinical trials portfolio and established links with Leicester University.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
We focus on what matters most
We treat others how we would like to be treated
We are passionate and creative in our work
We do what we say we are going to do
We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted
17 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£56,164 to £65,262 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-5011459-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
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