Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced radiotherapy physicist to come and join our team here in the Radiotherapy Physics Department based at Poole Hospital.
The successful candidate will support the Head of Brachytherapy Physics in the management, compliance, staff training and development of the brachytherapy physics service.
The postholder will work closely with the physicists, dosimetrists, clinicians and team of dedicated brachytherapy radiographers who run the service.
The brachytherapy service at Poole Hospital offers treatment for gynaecological (vault and cervix) and prostate (HDR and LDR), with the intention to offer skin and oesophageal treatments in the future.
The HDR service uses the Elekta Flexitron afterloader, with gynae treatments planned with Oncentra Masterplan software, HDR prostate planned with Oncentra Prostate and LDR prostate planned using Variseed. Mosaiq is used throughout the department as the record and verify system.
We are currently the only centre in the UK utilising full custom seed train loading for LDR prostate brachytherapy, delivering this service to >70 patients per year.
The external beam service has three linear accelerators (Varian Truebeams) with a fourth linac (Varian Truebeam) situated at the Robert White Cancer Centre in Dorchester. External beam treatment planning is done using Eclipse.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Head of Brachytherapy Physics and an appointed Medical Physics Expert (MPE), participate in and help coordinate all physics aspects of the Brachytherapy service:
- management of all physics aspects of the service
- attendance during theatre sessions (HDR and LDR prostate)
- treatment planning system commissioning and QA programs
- brachytherapy equipment commissioning and QA programs
- staff training, recording of competencies
- audit and reporting of quality, safety and performance
- future developments of the brachytherapy service for existing and new treatment sites
- provide advice relating to radiation safety and legislative compliance
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 14th June
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that in addition to brachytherapy, the postholder will also contribute at MPE level to the routine and development work in the treatment planning, QA & dosimetry and computing sections of the department. It is expected that candidates will either have MPE accreditation or can demonstrate their experience and are close to submitting for accreditation within the next 12 months.
The department is also accredited to host HSST trainees, and support will be given to applicants who are considering or are mid-way through this training programme.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sreelish Kariyarambath, Head of Brachytherapy Physics, tel. 0300 019 8333 , email sreelish.kariyarambath@uhd.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that in addition to brachytherapy, the postholder will also contribute at MPE level to the routine and development work in the treatment planning, QA & dosimetry and computing sections of the department. It is expected that candidates will either have MPE accreditation or can demonstrate their experience and are close to submitting for accreditation within the next 12 months.
The department is also accredited to host HSST trainees, and support will be given to applicants who are considering or are mid-way through this training programme.
For more information, or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sreelish Kariyarambath, Head of Brachytherapy Physics, tel. 0300 019 8333 , email sreelish.kariyarambath@uhd.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MPE registration (or able to submit within 12 months)
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and competence in a range of brachytherapy procedures
- Experience of commissioning / project work in radiotherapy
- Clear written English
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations and publications
- Practical experience and competence in a range of QA& Dosimetry and treatment planning procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MPE registration (or able to submit within 12 months)
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience and competence in a range of brachytherapy procedures
- Experience of commissioning / project work in radiotherapy
- Clear written English
Desirable
- Evidence of presentations and publications
- Practical experience and competence in a range of QA& Dosimetry and treatment planning procedures
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
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).
