Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics team at Barts is looking for a Band 7 Physicists to join the team.
The successful candidate will be able to work in all sections of the department, treatment planning, Brachytherapy, QA and Dosimetry. There are opportunities in all areas of the departments work.
The positions would be suitable for an existing Band 7 HCPC Registered physicist or someone who is due to complete the STP programme in September or close to completion of Route 2 Training with a specialism in Radiotherapy Physics.
The Radiotherapy Department at Barts is equipped with five Varian TrueBeams. All the linacs have OBI, RapidArc and Gating facilities. Two of the linacs have 6d couch with HyperArc SRS. We also have a CyberKnife for stereotactic treatment (SRT and SABR) and a new Superficial Unit.
HDR Brachytherapy is delivered on a Varian GammaMed unit with replacement planned in the coming months. There is a prostate brachytherapy seed Implant programme and a specialised ophthalmic brachytherapy programme with Moorfields Hospital.
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Treatment Planning is carried out on Eclipse, with a high proportion of patients having inverse planned RapidArc treatment. Pre-treatment imaging is carried out on a widebore dual energy CT scanner and there is also access to MR and PET-CT in the hospital.
The department is an accredited training department for STP and HSST Programmes as well as actively supporting physicists in submitting their portfolio for MPE registration with RPA2000.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the highly specialised scientific and technical support to the Radiotherapy Department including external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning, quality assurance and dosimetry. Undertake and collaborate in the scientific and technical research and development projects in radiotherapy physics in support of the clinical priorities of the Radiotherapy Department. Take responsibility for assigned work in treatment planning, brachytherapy and quality assurance. Take part in and contribute to the departmental quality management system. Assist with commissioning of new equipment when assigned.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Scientific
Participate in the commissioning and calibration of the radiotherapy equipment and instrumentation.
Carry out quality control and calibration checks on the highly complex radiotherapy equipment, instrumentation and computer systems, at appropriate intervals, according to the departments protocols.
Assist in routine dosimetric planning of external beam treatment, and perform independent checks on treatment plans and carry out patient specific verification on inversely planned treatments.
Participate in brachytherapy planning, delivery and quality control. Assist with the ophthalmic and prostate brachytherapy service.
Provide physics support for the in vivo dosimetry systems.
Assist with the physics support of the radiotherapy imaging systems (including calibration and image quality).
Design and format databases and spreadsheets to facilitate analysis of scientific and audit data.
Prepare radiotherapy machines for clinical use (run-up), including the daily quality control.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Scientific
Participate in the commissioning and calibration of the radiotherapy equipment and instrumentation.
Carry out quality control and calibration checks on the highly complex radiotherapy equipment, instrumentation and computer systems, at appropriate intervals, according to the departments protocols.
Assist in routine dosimetric planning of external beam treatment, and perform independent checks on treatment plans and carry out patient specific verification on inversely planned treatments.
Participate in brachytherapy planning, delivery and quality control. Assist with the ophthalmic and prostate brachytherapy service.
Provide physics support for the in vivo dosimetry systems.
Assist with the physics support of the radiotherapy imaging systems (including calibration and image quality).
Design and format databases and spreadsheets to facilitate analysis of scientific and audit data.
Prepare radiotherapy machines for clinical use (run-up), including the daily quality control.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Quality Control of Radiotherapy Equipment
- Treatment Planning of Radiotherapy Patients
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to explain complex scientific concepts
- Ability to use complex computerised
- Treatment Planning Systems and a range of radiotherapy equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of radiotherapy physics at Masters level
- Regulatory Framework, especially IRR and IRMER
- Basic knowledge of treatment planning techniques and algorithms
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Sc Radiation Physics/Clinical Science
- Eligible for HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Quality Control of Radiotherapy Equipment
- Treatment Planning of Radiotherapy Patients
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to explain complex scientific concepts
- Ability to use complex computerised
- Treatment Planning Systems and a range of radiotherapy equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of radiotherapy physics at Masters level
- Regulatory Framework, especially IRR and IRMER
- Basic knowledge of treatment planning techniques and algorithms
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Sc Radiation Physics/Clinical Science
- Eligible for HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics)
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).
