Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics team at Barts is looking for a Band 8A Physicist with an interest in Clinical Trials and Treatment Planning to join the team.
The successful candidate will specialise in local implementation of clinical trials and supporting advanced treatment planning techniques. They will also work as a member of the integrated team in other aspects of the department, developing their skills and experience across the broad range of Radiotherapy Physics.
The position is suitable for a person who has Registration as a MPE or expects to attain it within 6 months.
The Radiotherapy Department has 5 TrueBeam linacs with OBI, RapidArc and Gating facilities. Two have 6DoF couches and HyperArc for SRS. We also have a CyberKnife for SRT and SABR and a new superficial unit.
External Beam Treatment Planning is carried out on Eclipse v17 and Precision (CyberKnife). Brachytherapy Planning is carried out on the Brachyvision module of Eclipse.
The department is an accredited training department for STP and HSST Programmes as well as a highly successful track record for actively supporting physicists in submitting their portfolio for MPE registration with RPA2000.
Potential candidates are encouraged to make informal enquiries and it is possible to visit the department prior to interview.
The department operates a flexible work policy therefore some work from home is possible and hours can be flexible whilst taking into account the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job
As a senior member of the radiotherapy physics team assist with the broad provision of highly specialised clinical scientific and clinical technical service in support of the radiotherapy service, specialising in providing scientific support for clinical trials in the department. Undertake and collaborate with the scientific and technical research and development in the field of radiotherapy physics, primarily in support of the clinical priorities of the radiotherapy department. Participate in the routine and development work of the department in the fields of dosimetry, quality assurance, brachytherapy and treatment planning as assigned. Take part in the teaching and training programme of the section. Participate in the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
The postholder will be an Operator as defined by the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER 2017), expected to work at the level of Medical Physics Expert, exercising professional judgement within their scope of practice. They will be appointed a Medical Physics Expert when eligible.
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..
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood B.Sc honours degree in Physics or closely related
- oM.Sc Radiation Physics/Clinical Science
- oHPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
- oDemonstration of competence as a Medical Physics
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oHold a Certificate of competence as an MPE
- oValid GCP training
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in radiotherapy physics.
- oUnderstanding and experience of working within a quality management system
- oExperienced as a treatment planner/checker o
- Experience of imaging projects in radiotherapy
- oExperience of imaging projects in radiotherapy
Values and Attitudes
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and proactive
- oAble to promote Trust values and work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team
- oFlexible approach to working hours to meet service needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oClear and Concise verbal and written communication in English
- oAble to explain complex scientific concepts to a range of professional groups
- oEffective communication with management, other radiation professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Teaching and Training skills
- oSubstantial knowledge of radiotherapy physics and radiation physics at MPE level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGood B.Sc honours degree in Physics or closely related
- oM.Sc Radiation Physics/Clinical Science
- oHPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
- oDemonstration of competence as a Medical Physics
- oEvidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- oHold a Certificate of competence as an MPE
- oValid GCP training
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience in radiotherapy physics.
- oUnderstanding and experience of working within a quality management system
- oExperienced as a treatment planner/checker o
- Experience of imaging projects in radiotherapy
- oExperience of imaging projects in radiotherapy
Values and Attitudes
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and proactive
- oAble to promote Trust values and work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team
- oFlexible approach to working hours to meet service needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oClear and Concise verbal and written communication in English
- oAble to explain complex scientific concepts to a range of professional groups
- oEffective communication with management, other radiation professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Teaching and Training skills
- oSubstantial knowledge of radiotherapy physics and radiation physics at MPE level
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
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).
