Lead Physicist

3 months ago

Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic, friendly and forward thinking team as a Lead Physicist (MPE) for Brachytherapy and IGRT.

The successful candidate will act as MPE and provide leadership and strategic direction in the brachytherapy area of radiotherapy physics, working closely with the lead physicist for pre-treatment and the lead physicist for QA and Dosimetry. In particular we are looking for somebody who can help us advance our brachytherapy treatment technique for gynaecological patients.

You will be a Medical Physics Expert certificated through RPA 2000, and a registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Radiotherapy Physics provides a comprehensive clinical physics service to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) providing radiotherapy treatments to the Trust's population in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. We have 4 Varian linear accelerators, a superficial X-Ray unit and a well-appointed HDR brachytherapy facility. We utilise SGRT for many of our treatment including a tattoo-free breast technique. As we enter into an exciting new round of equipment replacement, we are looking to further develop our SABR service, introduce adaptive radiotherapy and increase our activity in research and development. We are aspiring to become an STP training centre and to participate in the Higher Specialist Scientific Training scheme.

Main duties of the job

To act as Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (currently IR(ME)R2017), providing expert advice in relation to radiotherapy. To act as a lead Medical Physics Expert specialising specifically in brachytherapy and imaging. To take lead responsibility for the associated documented protocols and procedures for any aspect of the service. To support the development of protocols and competency frameworks for new techniques. Undertake a range of specialist scientific and clinical duties to support all sections of Radiotherapy Physics.

Closing Date: 18 September 2024

Interview Date: 4 October 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered, MPE

Desirable

PhD, research Publications

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

MPE substantive experience Proven implementation of new technique

Desirable

Experience of Varian equipment, Scientific presentations Brachytherapy experience Supervision of staff

Skills and Ability

Essential

Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

Management experience STP experience

Values & Behaviour

Essential

Team player Capable of leading a project

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