Job summary
We are looking for a proactive and curiosity-driven Clinical Scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team as Principal Radiotherapy Physicist leading on QA & Dosimetry. MPE certification is expected, although candidates close to certification will be considered with initial appointment at a lower grade.
The Oncology department is a well-equipped centre treating patients from across East London and Essex, committed to introducing the latest treatment techniques as well as the latest equipment. External beam radiotherapy is delivered on Varian Halcyon, Edge, and Ethos Therapy linacs.
The Edge treatment machine is our primary stereotactic machine, with high-definition MLC, 4D-CBCT, 6 DoF couch, and is HyperArc-enabled. Aria is cloud-based, hosted by Varian Full-Scale Infinity Cloud. Treatment Planning is done on Eclipse 17 (with RapidPlan and MCO licences) and in Ethos, with auto-contouring on Limbus.
Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch - please contact Dom Withers dom.withers@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading the Radiotherapy Physics QA and Dosimetry section,to include the commissioning, calibration and development of radiotherapy treatmentmachines and dosimetry systems. Work collaboratively with other team membersand departments to ensure high-quality QA procedures and dosimetry practices.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- M.Sc. or other higher degree in a relevant subject
- HCPC State-Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of IPEM or eligible for membership
Desirable
- Evidence of published work in journals and/or presentation at conferences
Experience/ Knowledge
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Radiotherapy Physics, particularly in QA and Dosimetry
Skills/ Abilities
Desirable
- Expertise in advanced dosimetry techniques and cutting-edge radiotherapy treatment technologies
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- M.Sc. or other higher degree in a relevant subject
- HCPC State-Registered Clinical Scientist
- Corporate Membership of IPEM or eligible for membership
Desirable
- Evidence of published work in journals and/or presentation at conferences
Experience/ Knowledge
Desirable
- Extensive experience in Radiotherapy Physics, particularly in QA and Dosimetry
Skills/ Abilities
Desirable
- Expertise in advanced dosimetry techniques and cutting-edge radiotherapy treatment technologies
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).
