Radiotherapy Physicist

Job summary

We are seeking a Band 7 state-registered physicist to join our team at Peterborough City Hospital. This would be an excellent opportunity for STP or Route 2 trainees approaching the end of their training.

Our department is equipped with three Varian TrueBeam accelerators. We use the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, with full GPU calculation capability, RapidPlan and MCO, and exploit the features of the ARIA R&V system to deliver a fully paperless clinical service.

RapidArc is utilised for all suitable clinical sites, daily online IGRT is used for most patients, and the service has implemented SABR lung and oligomet treatments, DIBH breast treatments and 4DCT scanning for lung patients. As well as providing top-class service to our patients, we are actively involved in research and development projects and national clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 physicist, you will take an active role in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service including treatment planning, plan checking, machine QA and dosimetry, commissioning work, and R&D.

Previous experience of Varian hardware and software would be advantageous, but full training and mentoring will be provided.

Pre-registration candidates may be considered depending on their current training status, for appointment at an appropriate level.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role, the main responsibilities and duties, please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Good (1st of 2nd) Honours degree in relevant subject MSc in Radiation Physics Completion of STP or equivalent training program Registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

Desirable

Published papers/presentations

Skills/Ability

Essential

Knowledge of the techniques employed to measure radiation doses, undertake quality control radiation equipment, and produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans. Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and techniques and their clinical applications. Understanding of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017, and the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. Extensive skills in aspects of computerised radiotherapy treatment equipment including treatment units, treatment planning software, and radiotherapy management systems Working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, IRR17, IR(ME)R17, ISO9001, IPEM codes of practice, IPEM report 81, etc.

Experience

Essential

Experience in the following areas, sufficient to meet the requirements of the Academy of Healthcare Science Certificate Attainment: oThe application of knowledge of physics to highly complex situations in radiotherapy. oThe use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment. oGeneral experience of modern radiotherapy planning and image-guidance techniques.

Other

Essential

Able to communicate complex information, , postgraduate level physics material to other professional groups. Able to prioritise and manage own work. Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.

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