Job summary
An exciting opportunity of Radiotherapy Physicist has become available to join a team supporting a major cancer centre, located at Guy'shospital in central London and at Queen's Mary's hospital in Sidcup.
The main role of this post is to provide support to the work of the Radiotherapy Physics section. The post holder will work over a range of areas in Radiotherapy Physics and will undergo training in Radiotherapy Physics and associated techniques.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
As well as the main Guy's Cancer Centre site in London Bridge, the post holder will be expected to provide routine support as required at Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
About us
The Guy's Cancer Centre is currently equipped withnine Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, three GECT scanners for simulation, a superficial x-raytreatment unit and Elekta HDR brachytherapyservice. The centre serves a population of 1.9 millionand typically treats over 4500 patients per year. Thereis a thriving research and education programme andclose links with our university partner, King's CollegeLondon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and PersonSpecification for detailed information regarding theresponsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and PersonSpecification for detailed information regarding theresponsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (or able to achieve within 12 months)
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a limited range of radiotherapy equipment and clinical applications
Desirable
- Experience of supporting original radiotherapy research or service development
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Education & qualifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (or able to achieve within 12 months)
Experience
Essential
- Basic knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics
- Specialist training on and practical experience with a limited range of radiotherapy equipment and clinical applications
Desirable
- Experience of supporting original radiotherapy research or service development
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
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).
