Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly experienced radiotherapy physicist to come and join our team here in the Radiotherapy Physics Department based at Poole Hospital.
The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for the management, compliance, staff training and development of the brachytherapy physics service.
The postholder will work closely with the physicists, dosimetrists, clinicians and team of dedicated brachytherapy radiographers who run the service.
The brachytherapy service at Poole Hospital offers treatment for gynaecological (vault and cervix) and prostate (HDR and LDR), with the intention to offer skin and oesophageal treatments in the future.
The HDR service uses the Elekta Flexitron afterloader, with gynae treatments planned with Oncentra Masterplan software, HDR prostate planned with Oncentra Prostate and LDR prostate planned using Variseed. Mosaiq is used throughout the department as the record and verify system.
We are currently the only centre in the UK utilising full custom seed train loading for LDR prostate brachytherapy, delivering this service to >70 patients per year.
The external beam service has three linear accelerators (Varian Truebeams) with a fourth linac (Varian Truebeam) situated at the Robert White Cancer Centre in Dorchester. External beam treatment planning is done using Eclipse.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 8th March 2024
Main duties of the job
As Head of Brachytherapy Physics and an appointed Medical Physics Expert (MPE), take complete responsibility for all physics aspects of the Brachytherapy service:
- management of all physics aspects of the service
- attendance during theatre sessions (HDR and LDR prostate)
- treatment planning system commissioning and QA programs
- brachytherapy equipment commissioning and QA programs
- staff training, recording of competencies
- audit and reporting of quality, safety and performance
- future developments of the brachytherapy service for existing and new treatment sites
- provide advice relating to radiation safety and legislative compliance
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that in addition to brachytherapy, the postholder will also contribute at MPE level to the routine and development work in the treatment planning, QA & dosimetry and computing sections of the department. It is expected that candidates will already have MPE accreditation in order to be appointed to this post, however applications from candidates who can demonstrate their experience and are close to achieving accreditation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The department is well supported by finance, HR and procurement teams, and has good relations with clinicians, senior management and the Trust Executive. The successful candidate will therefore be in a great place to gain experience of senior management and develop their managerial and leadership skills further if they so wish. The department is also accredited to host HSST trainees, and support will be given to applicants who are considering or are mid-way through this training programme.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jonny Lee, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, tel. 0300 019 2318, email jonny.lee@uhd.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that in addition to brachytherapy, the postholder will also contribute at MPE level to the routine and development work in the treatment planning, QA & dosimetry and computing sections of the department. It is expected that candidates will already have MPE accreditation in order to be appointed to this post, however applications from candidates who can demonstrate their experience and are close to achieving accreditation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The department is well supported by finance, HR and procurement teams, and has good relations with clinicians, senior management and the Trust Executive. The successful candidate will therefore be in a great place to gain experience of senior management and develop their managerial and leadership skills further if they so wish. The department is also accredited to host HSST trainees, and support will be given to applicants who are considering or are mid-way through this training programme.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jonny Lee, Head of Radiotherapy Physics, tel. 0300 019 2318, email jonny.lee@uhd.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience using, developing and managing brachytherapy systems
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Clear written English
- Experience implementing IRMER / IRR practically
- Experience commissioning brachytherapy equipment and setting up QA programmes
Desirable
- Experience using, developing and managing brachytherapy systems which we have at UHD
- Experience of multidisciplinary working at a service development / managerial level
- Experience with HDR Gynae (4), LDR prostate (2), HDR prostate (2)
- Experience commissioning non-brachytherapy equipment / systems
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- MPE registration (or close to registration)
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to the role / management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience using, developing and managing brachytherapy systems
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Clear written English
- Experience implementing IRMER / IRR practically
- Experience commissioning brachytherapy equipment and setting up QA programmes
Desirable
- Experience using, developing and managing brachytherapy systems which we have at UHD
- Experience of multidisciplinary working at a service development / managerial level
- Experience with HDR Gynae (4), LDR prostate (2), HDR prostate (2)
- Experience commissioning non-brachytherapy equipment / systems
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- MPE registration (or close to registration)
Desirable
- Additional qualifications relevant to the role / management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
