Deputy Head of Brachytherapy Physics
The closing date is 12 June 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for a fresh challenge or a chance to broaden your clinical experience in a high-volume, fast-paced department?
We are offering an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity for a skilled and motivated Brachytherapy Physicist to join our busy and dynamic Radiotherapy Physics team. This is a fantastic chance to deepen your expertise, work with a diverse case mix, and contribute meaningfully to patient care.
You will act as a 'Medical Physics Expert' as defined by legislation (IR(ME)R17) providing expert advice and to supervise and manage scientific support in imaging as related to radiotherapy. Approximately 50% of your time will be providing support to the Brachytherapy service, and 50% of time supporting other areas of the department, including:
- Pre-treatment imaging & Patient immobilisation
- External beam treatment planning
- Image guidance for radiotherapy & Respiratory gating
- Adaptive radiotherapy
- External beam linac QA
Main duties of the job
To provide support to the clinical running of the brachytherapy service, including planning and checking treatments for HDR Prostate, Cervix, Vagina and Skin treatments.
To support and where appropriate, take a lead in the development and implementation of new treatment / planning techniques for HDR brachytherapy.
Work closely with the wider brachytherapy MDT to ensure smooth running of the service.
Provide support during upgrades and commissioning and routine QA on the HDR.
Act as RPS and provide radiation protection support and training to the Brachytherapy team and wider radiotherapy team were required.
Ensure all documentation relating to Brachytherapy is kept up-to-date with current guidance and legislation.
Other areas of focus depend on the staff members areas of experience and expertise as well as the needs of the department at the time, but could include pre-treatment and on-treatment imaging, EBRT treatment planning, adaptive radiotherapy and machine QA.
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About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 a year per annum ( pro rata for part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-CAN-SO-8219
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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