This senior post sits in the Radiotherapy Physics section at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, leading specialist physics work in its specified areas. The postholder takes lead responsibility for external beam planning and treatment planning system quality assurance, while managing physics staff and running projects such as equipment commissioning. The department is preparing for a new managed services contract in 2027, with extended day shifts and some weekends. Fit depends on HCPC registration as a clinical scientist and extensive radiotherapy physics experience.
What the job involves
- Lead the external beam planning service so that it is safe and accurate
- Take lead responsibility for treatment planning system quality assurance
- Coordinate Radiotherapy Physics resources and support patient treatments in specified areas
- Give expert advice to keep services compliant with legislation on ionising radiation and radioactive materials
- Lead and manage other Radiotherapy Physics staff in the area
- Manage projects, including commissioning new equipment or specialist techniques
- Set up systems of work for effective and optimised service delivery
- Support other areas of Radiotherapy Physics when required
- Act as a role model for the NNUH PRIDE values and inclusive behaviours
Qualifications
- Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in a physical science or equivalent
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
- Extensive experience, equivalent to level 8, applying physics to highly complex radiotherapy situations
- Extensive experience across a broad range of Radiotherapy Physics clinical services
Skills & knowledge
- Making judgements and decisions affecting patient care from scientific data
Other
- Acting as an effective role model for the NNUH PRIDE values
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
What’s offered
- NHS benefits and discounts
- Excellent pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working hours
- Support in career development
- Free 24-hour confidential counselling
- Discounted gym memberships
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
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Lead Clinical Scientist (External Beam Planning & Training) in England employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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