Job summary
Senior Physicist - MR-Linac
London: The Harley Street Clinic
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
The Senior Physicist (MR-Linac) contributes to the day to day operation of all medical physics aspects of online adaptive radiotherapy activities using the Unity MR-Linac at The Harley Street Clinic.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Physicist (MR-Linac), you will work in a multi-disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy using the Unity MR-Linac. You will be trained and become locally competent in all areas within MR-Linac treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry, and will support the development and implementation of online adaptive radiotherapy techniques. This is an exciting time to join the team as we establish the MR-Linac service and introduce cutting edge techniques and equipment.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Physicist you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in a multi-disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy
Support the development and implementation of online adaptive radiotherapy techniques
Become locally competent in all areas within MR-Linac treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work in a multi-disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy
Support the development and implementation of online adaptive radiotherapy techniques
Become locally competent in all areas within MR-Linac treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Radiotherapy treatment planning
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of Radiotherapy treatment plan checking
- Experience with online adaptive processes and equipment, e.g. MR-Linacs
- Knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated quality assurance and radiation dosimetry requirements
- Experience of using Monaco TPS
- Experience of using Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Radiotherapy treatment planning
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of Radiotherapy treatment plan checking
- Experience with online adaptive processes and equipment, e.g. MR-Linacs
- Knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated quality assurance and radiation dosimetry requirements
- Experience of using Monaco TPS
- Experience of using Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS
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).
