Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Medical physicist to join a team of physicists, dosimetrists, engineers and technologists in the provision of Radiotherapy Physics services. You will have specific responsibility for the oversight of External Beam Treatment Planning (photons only) acting as the Medical Physics Expert in that area.
You will have achieved state registration and must be a registered MPE or eligible to apply for MPE status. You will have a solid background all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics; External beam treatment planning, including SABR, VMAT and conventional planning techniques; Linac and CT quality assurance. Experience in Brachytherapy would be an advantage but not essential. You will have a proven track record in project management and commissioning of radiotherapy equipment, and a good working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.Experience in leading and motivating a team is essential as well as a track record in staff training and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The main role of this post is to provide senior oversight to all aspects of the work of the Photon Physics team within the Radiotherapy Physics group. The main area of responsibility will be in the continuing development and maintaining of the brachytherapy service with day-to-day supervision of the staff developing competencies in the service. Close liaison with pre-treatment and treatment radiographers, as well as clinical oncologists is expected for the ongoing delivery of the Radiotherapy service.The post holder will act as, or work towards acting as, a Medical Physics Expert, as defined in IR(ME)R 2017.The postholder will also be expected to support the Principal Physicists for dosimetry and quality assurance, treatment planning, IGRT and scientific computing.The successful candidate will support the Group Lead in management of the photon physics team and deputise in their absence. The individual will act as a mentor for the team and take a lead role in service developments appropriate to their area of responsibility.Supporting the ongoing research strategy of the trust will be key with close liaison with UCL and other academic and industry partners
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recentNHS staff survey UCLH
had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:
Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:
Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recentNHS staff survey UCLH
had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:
Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:
Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Good First Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
- State Registered Clinical Scientist or eligible
- In depth knowledge of radiotherapy physics
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines
- RPA2000 Certification as a Medical Physics Expert Or Sufficient experience
- Relevant Masters or higher degree
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of Professional Institute or eligible
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant post-graduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics
- Experience of brachytherapy treatments
- In depth experience in Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Quality Assurance
- Experience of Image-Guided Radiotherapy Techniques
- Broad experience in the clinical environment
- In depth experience in Treatment Planning
- Experience of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Planning and treatments
Desirable
- Proven record of Research and Development
- Experience of Varian Equipment including ARIA
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge of Quality Management systems
- Ability to organise own workload
- Experience of various software packages including MS OFFICE
Desirable
- Experience with scripting using ESAPI or other applications
- Experience of project management
- Ability to organise large project team
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Personal and People Development
Essential
- To Participate in Continuing Professional Development and maintain state registration
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Good First Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent
- State Registered Clinical Scientist or eligible
- In depth knowledge of radiotherapy physics
- Knowledge of appropriate legislation professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines
- RPA2000 Certification as a Medical Physics Expert Or Sufficient experience
- Relevant Masters or higher degree
Desirable
- Corporate Membership of Professional Institute or eligible
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant post-graduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics
- Experience of brachytherapy treatments
- In depth experience in Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Quality Assurance
- Experience of Image-Guided Radiotherapy Techniques
- Broad experience in the clinical environment
- In depth experience in Treatment Planning
- Experience of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Planning and treatments
Desirable
- Proven record of Research and Development
- Experience of Varian Equipment including ARIA
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience and Knowledge of Quality Management systems
- Ability to organise own workload
- Experience of various software packages including MS OFFICE
Desirable
- Experience with scripting using ESAPI or other applications
- Experience of project management
- Ability to organise large project team
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Personal and People Development
Essential
- To Participate in Continuing Professional Development and maintain state registration
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
