Clinical Scientist

4 weeks ago


Truro Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity in Cornwall to act as a Principal Clinical Scientist (radiotherapy) for the service delivery of radiotherapy physics support.


You will be joining a thriving department possessing two Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators with 6 degrees of freedom couches, Xstrahl superficial unit, Philips BigBore CT with 4DCT capability supported by Pinnacle treatment planning computers. The Clinical Oncology unit actively participates in National Clinical Trials delivers approximately 65% of IMRT (VMAT) treatments. Current service developments include SABR, Linac replacement (next 2-3 years) and TPS replacement (next 2 years). The Radiotherapy Physics Team is made up of 18 members of staff, including Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Dosimetrists, Engineers and Support Staff.


You will have registered with the HCPC and have experience in radiotherapy physics, including planning, Quality Assurance and ideally commissioning of new equipment. We are looking for a dynamic, capable person, with proven abilities in radiotherapy physics to join our team.
The post holder will lead specialist scientific and technical developments in the provision of:
Quality assurance (QA) and radiation dosimetry (DOS)
Quality Management (QM) of the Radiotherapy Physics Section and Radiotherapy Clinical Trials (RCT)

Specifically this will include carrying out complex procedures, providing services and expert advice on all current and future aspects of techniques, on the optimisation and safety of treatment, with responsibility for developing/maintaining appropriate quality assurance programmes and data related to the safety of equipment and treatment.


Quality Assurance both routine and patient specific
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
The post holder will be a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy and has responsibility for ensuring the correct operation of specific radiotherapy systems.
The post holder will report professionally to the Head of Radiotherapy Physics, and managerially to the Senior Principal Clinical Scientist(s).
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.


The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.


Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:


Employment history and reference checks


Work health assessments


Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. Advanced knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics


Training in VMAT techniques and QA


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