This 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post sits in the radiotherapy physics team at the Royal Free Hospital. The work spans the whole radiotherapy physics service, and the post-holder takes part in every aspect of it. Candidates should be HCPC-registered Clinical Scientists or eligible for registration, with specialist knowledge of dosimetry and treatment planning. A physics degree and an MSc STP in radiotherapy physics or equivalent are expected.
What the job involves
- Participate in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service
Qualifications
- Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or with a major physics component
- Relevant MSc or higher degree, or equivalent level of knowledge
- Successful completion of MSc STP in Radiotherapy Physics, ACS Route 2, AHCS STP equivalence or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC, or eligible for membership within 1 year
Experience
- Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of radiation dosimetry, patient dosimetry, treatment unit technology, treatment planning systems, quality assurance, dosimetry equipment and radiotherapy computer systems
- Knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in radiotherapy
- Understanding of patient and staff risks from equipment failure, staff error, treatment planning system errors, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
- Understanding of hazards from ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and electrical equipment, and the precautions needed
Skills & knowledge
- Managing own workload with effective time management, adjusting commitments and working to tight deadlines
- Dealing with complex and unpredictable situations
- Communicating highly complex information to healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers
- High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity for precision measurements and equipment adjustments
- Sustained concentration over long periods, with often unpredictable work patterns
- Coping with occasional distressing circumstances, such as working with terminally ill patients
Other
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments
Nice to have
- Knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas of medical physics
- Ability to teach and train others, including other staff groups, on highly specialist subjects
- Ability to develop systems and write software and scripts for radiotherapy computer systems
- Exercising own initiative within own areas of competence
- Lifting and moving medium or heavy weights, such as beam data acquisition equipment and phantoms
What’s offered
- Flexible hours
- Generous benefits, not itemised in the advert
- Training and career progression
- High Cost Area Supplement included in the salary
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