Job summary
Radiotherapy Physics (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) provides a comprehensive Physics service toAddenbrooke's Oncology Centre, ensuring the safe and accurate use of high-dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer whilstmaintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.
Our Physicists, Technicians and Radiographers work closely with Oncology staff to provide a wide range of scientific and technical advice andsupport for all radiotherapy treatments. Routine clinical work includes radiotherapy treatment planning and related dosimetry, the provision ofbrachytherapy, and the manufacture of immobilisation and shielding equipment for patients. Extensive support is provided to radiotherapyequipment. This incorporates the design of facilities; the management of computer systems, the design and management of software; and thecommissioning, servicing and quality control of Linear Accelerators, Orthovoltage units, Brachytherapy units and CT-simulators. All work andrelated dosimetry are monitored and assured to nationally and internationally agreed specifications and legal requirements.
We are also responsible for providing radiotherapy physics advice and support to two University Departments (Veterinary Medicine andPathology).
This post will provide physics support to radiotherapy clinical trials and carry out research projects within radiotherapy physics.
Main duties of the job
For trials in set-up, the post holder is involved in RTTQA Benchmarking (includes Facility Questionnaire, RTTQA liaison, Outlining & PlanningBenchmark completion & submission, RTTQA Dosimetry Audit) and Local Trial Set-up (includes Process documentation, local Trial working group,staff training, liaising with Cambridge Cancer Trials Centre).
For trials in progress, the post holder is responsible for ongoing RT planning & treatment imaging data collection, anonymization and submissionto RTTQA, and coordinating the time-sensitive Prospective and Retrospective review of trial outlining, planning and Tx delivery.
For trials no longer recruiting, the post holder is responsible for responding to queries around RT trial data-retrieval and re-submission.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 19th April 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd April 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 19th April 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Physics.
- Evidence of post-graduate study
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of report writing and giving presentations
- Workplace experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of basic physical principles
- Capable of innovative thought to develop solutions to problems not previously encountered
Desirable
- Awareness of contribution of physics and engineering to healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail
- Physical accuracy and dexterity
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Good analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to organise work, good time management skills
- Competent computer user
Desirable
- Experience in Microsoft packages and computer programming
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent.
- Self motivation, innovative, reliable, ability to adapt to a range of situations
- Ability to travel to other hospitals in the region
- Pleasant manner when dealing with patients, public, and other staff.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Physics.
- Evidence of post-graduate study
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of report writing and giving presentations
- Workplace experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of basic physical principles
- Capable of innovative thought to develop solutions to problems not previously encountered
Desirable
- Awareness of contribution of physics and engineering to healthcare
Skills
Essential
- Ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail
- Physical accuracy and dexterity
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Good analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to organise work, good time management skills
- Competent computer user
Desirable
- Experience in Microsoft packages and computer programming
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent.
- Self motivation, innovative, reliable, ability to adapt to a range of situations
- Ability to travel to other hospitals in the region
- Pleasant manner when dealing with patients, public, and other staff.
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).