Principal Radiotherapy Physicist - Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Patient/client care

Take responsibility for the scientific and technical aspects of the SRS service.

Immediately respond to SRS problems in radiotherapy to minimise their effect on patient treatments.

Attend the SRS MDT as required.

Prepare and check treatment plans for radiotherapy patients.

Participate in the calibration and dosimetry of the radiotherapy equipment.

1. Policy and service development

2.1 Propose and assist in the implementation of service developments with specific responsibilities for SRS within Radiotherapy Physics and the Cancer and Associated Specialties (CAS) Davison.

2.2 Manage the introduction of new developments involving SRS within Radiotherapy Physics and CAS. Develop and update relevant procedures within the Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics ISO9000 quality system.

2.3 Ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with the Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics ISO9000 quality system and Trust policies and procedures

1. Ensuring that all relevant procedures are of an appropriate standard, conform to national standards or guidelines and are regularly reviewed and agreed, as appropriate, with service users
2. Advising on the written procedures required to cover all aspects of the work the post holder is responsible for. All procedures should be subject to regular review to ensure that current published guidelines, published literature; results of local or national audits and changes in technology are taken into accou

1. Physical and financial resources

3.1 Be responsible for the sections input to the commissioning, acceptance testing, and routine testing/calibration of SRS systems (equipment value approximately £ 1.5 M).

3.2 To advise Radiotherapy on suppliers of SRS equipment by having expert knowledge of such equipment.

4. Human Resources

4.1 Day to day supervision of Radiotherapy Physics Staff carrying out work in area of responsibility

4.2 Aid the Head of Radiotherapy Physics in ensuring Radiotherapy Physics staff are adequately trained and work to agreed systems and procedures.

4.3 Train staff from within the Radiotherapy Department in the use of the SRS systems.

1. Information Resources

5.1 Be responsible for the technical maintenance of SRS system (many such systems are computer based.). This will require collaboration with the principal physicist for information management.

5.2 Develop software to enable the Radiotherapy Department to analyse patient and other information as required. Such data is required to ensure the treatments are accurate and minimise the risk of geographical miss of the tumour or a severe dosimetric error.

1. Research & Development

6.1 To develop SRS systems within Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics

6.2 Participate in research and development within Radiotherapy Physics, actively contributing to improvement and innovation in the section.

6.3 Be aware of developments within radiotherapy physics both nationally and internationally.

6.4 Manage the introduction of new developments within area of responsibility.

6.5 Participate in the evaluation of radiotherapy equipment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as clinical scientist
• M.Sc. in medical physics or equivalent
• Language qualifications required for HCPC registration

Desirable

• MPE regisitration

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in radiotherapy physics
• In depth knowledge of radiotherapy treatment planning
• In depth knowledge of dosimetry

Desirable

• Experience with SRS

Communication skills

Essential

• Demonstrates advanced communication skills

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Able to deal with complex situations / analyse complex tests

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)