Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics

Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy.

Take part in the planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, such as plan QA and governance.

Take part in routine work related to the dosimetry, brachytherapy and other elements of the service.

Work with other radiotherapy physics staff to develop techniques and new ways of working to improve safety, quality and consistency of radiotherapy plan creation and delivery.

Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.

Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.

Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.

Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.

Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.

Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.

Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.

Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.

Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.

Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.

Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.

Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.

Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.

Maintain HCPC registration.

Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

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Training & Qualifications

Desirable: - Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge

Experience

Essential: - Experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics; - Participated in service development

Desirable: - Treatment Planning experience and personal interest; - Involvement with quality system Clinical / quality audit Completed research /development projects

Communication and relationship skills

Desirable: - Quality system methodology; - Teaching and training skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Desirable: - Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research; - Knowledge of clinical oncology

Skills

Essential: - Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research. Knowledge of clinical oncology

Planning and organisation skills

Essential: - Positive attitude to safety and quality culture; - Self motivated; - Efficient time management

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential: - Smart, casual, neat appearance; - Physically able to use VDUs and undertake radiation measurements.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours