Lead Physicist

Job title:

Lead Physicist

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dynamic, friendly and forward thinking team as a Lead Physicist (MPE) for Brachytherapy and IGRT.The successful candidate will act as MPE and provide leadership and strategic direction in the brachytherapy area of radiotherapy physics, working closely with the lead physicist for pre-treatment and the lead physicist for QA and Dosimetry. In particular we are looking for somebody who can help us advance our brachytherapy treatment technique for gynaecological patients.You will be a Medical Physics Expert certificated through RPA 2000, and a registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.Radiotherapy Physics provides a comprehensive clinical physics service to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) providing radiotherapy treatments to the Trust’s population in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. We have 4 Varian linear accelerators, a superficial X-Ray unit and a well-appointed HDR brachytherapy facility. We utilise SGRT for many of our treatment including a tattoo-free breast technique. As we enter into an exciting new round of equipment replacement, we are looking to further develop our SABR service, introduce adaptive radiotherapy and increase our activity in research and development. We are aspiring to become an STP training centre and to participate in the Higher Specialist Scientific Training scheme.Main duties of the job

• To act as Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (currently IR(ME)R2017), providing expert advice in relation to radiotherapy.
• To act as a lead Medical Physics Expert specialising specifically in brachytherapy and imaging.
• To take lead responsibility for the associated documented protocols and procedures for any aspect of the service.
• To support the development of protocols and competency frameworks for new techniques.
• Undertake a range of specialist scientific and clinical duties to support all sections of Radiotherapy Physics.

Closing Date: 18 September 2024Interview Date: 4 October 2024About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted04 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary£62,215 to £72,293 a year paContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number320-SNR-0164Job locationsRoyal Derby HospitalUttoxeter RoadDerbyDE22 3NEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.An informal chat and/or visit to the department is encouraged.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.An informal chat and/or visit to the department is encouraged.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• HCPC registered, MPE

Desirable

• PhD, research Publications

Experience & KnowledgeEssential

• MPE substantive experience
• Proven implementation of new technique

Desirable

• Experience of Varian equipment,
• Scientific presentations
• Brachytherapy experience
• Supervision of staff

Skills and AbilityEssential

• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

• Management experience
• STP experience

Values & BehaviourEssential

• Team player
• Capable of leading a project

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• HCPC registered, MPE

Desirable

• PhD, research Publications

Experience & KnowledgeEssential

• MPE substantive experience
• Proven implementation of new technique

Desirable

• Experience of Varian equipment,
• Scientific presentations
• Brachytherapy experience
• Supervision of staff

Skills and AbilityEssential

• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable

• Management experience
• STP experience

Values & BehaviourEssential

• Team player
• Capable of leading a project

Expected salary

£62215 – 72293 per year

Location

Derby

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:54:38 GMT

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