Job summary
This is an opportunity to join the expanding team within Radiotherapy Physics providing clinical scientific and physics services to the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology. The Department has a Managed Services Contract with Erga to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service to the people of Norfolk. The radiotherapy equipment consists of five Varian TrueBeams, 2 CT-simulators, Eclipse treatment planning system, orthovoltage unit and Bravos High dose-rate brachytherapy afterloading machine. The Department is fully electronically networked and largely paper-free. The department has also recently installed SGRT (VisionRT) across all linacs and CT.
The postholder will be expected to work shifts as part of an extended day working arrangement. Some weekend working may be required.
The Study Leave Policy, as issued by the NNUH, is to be followed relating to attendance at Courses, etc. Details of this can be provided on request.
Main duties of the job
- Work within a well-equipped department that is continually developing and using the latest techniques
- Work within a team that deals with treatment planning, brachytherapy and quality assurance
- Join an environment that promotes collaboration, ideas and innovation
As post holder, your duties will include:
- Assisting in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service i.e. treatment planning, brachytherapy and quality assurance.
- Contributing to the development of new treatment techniques and assisting with commissioning of new equipment.
- Participation in research and development projects with a view to presentation.
- Assisting with teaching and training within the Department.
- Participation in maintaining the Departmental ISO9001:2015 quality system including review of procedures, writing of work instructions, carrying out audits.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To assist in the provision of scientific support and advice to the external beam treatment planning service.
- To produce and check external beam treatment plans both routine and complex, and to provide scientific advice to radiographers and clinicians.
- To carry out effective radiation dosimetry for all aspects of radiotherapy, i.e. treatment planning, machine dosimetry and brachytherapy.
- To carry out regular quality assurance measurements for all equipment in Radiotherapy including High Energy Linear Accelerators, HDR Brachytherapy equipment, Xstrahl superficial unit, CT scanners and Eclipse Treatment Planning System and to provide highly specialised advice regarding the adjustment of parameters to improve dose output of the units.
- To participate in the Duty Treatment Planning, Duty Physics and Brachytherapy rotas.
- To assist with the training of Radiotherapy trainee Clinical Scientists, Planning Radiographers, BSc Radiography and other students as required.
- To assist with the training of nursing and other staff in radiation safety, and the use of the High dose rate afterloading brachytherapy treatment machine.
- To assure compliance with current legislation on Radiation Safety including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiations Medical Exposures (IR(ME)R) Regulations.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
- To assist in the provision of scientific support and advice to the external beam treatment planning service.
- To produce and check external beam treatment plans both routine and complex, and to provide scientific advice to radiographers and clinicians.
- To carry out effective radiation dosimetry for all aspects of radiotherapy, i.e. treatment planning, machine dosimetry and brachytherapy.
- To carry out regular quality assurance measurements for all equipment in Radiotherapy including High Energy Linear Accelerators, HDR Brachytherapy equipment, Xstrahl superficial unit, CT scanners and Eclipse Treatment Planning System and to provide highly specialised advice regarding the adjustment of parameters to improve dose output of the units.
- To participate in the Duty Treatment Planning, Duty Physics and Brachytherapy rotas.
- To assist with the training of Radiotherapy trainee Clinical Scientists, Planning Radiographers, BSc Radiography and other students as required.
- To assist with the training of nursing and other staff in radiation safety, and the use of the High dose rate afterloading brachytherapy treatment machine.
- To assure compliance with current legislation on Radiation Safety including the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiations Medical Exposures (IR(ME)R) Regulations.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree in a Physical Science or Equivalent
- Relevant MSc/PhD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience or equivalent (part at least in Radiotherapy Physics)
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate highly complex equipment with a high degree of accuracy
- Evidence of reliability, care and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues and other professions
- Good scientific skills incl. application of scientific method & interpretation of data
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Degree in a Physical Science or Equivalent
- Relevant MSc/PhD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience or equivalent (part at least in Radiotherapy Physics)
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical Environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate highly complex equipment with a high degree of accuracy
- Evidence of reliability, care and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to communicate well with colleagues and other professions
- Good scientific skills incl. application of scientific method & interpretation of data
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
