Principal Radiotherapy Physicist
| Posting date: | 13 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2024 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN1 5BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9265-24-1004 |
Summary
Supporting Clinical Excellence To act as a Medical Physics Expert for all aspects of the radiotherapy service. Taking a lead role as a brachytherapy MPE. To take a lead role in the development of the technical and scientific aspects of the service. As determined by departmental strategy and national and professional guidelines. To ensure that scientific developments are performed in an accurate and timely manner. To have responsibility for developing and updating appropriate written procedures and work instructions, in relation to new techniques. To be aware of new techniques and recommend developments to the Head of RT Physics to help inform the departmental strategy. To provide physics and technical advice to a multidisciplinary team of scientists, dosimetrists, therapy radiographers and clinicians. Act as an Operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R in accordance with Trust Policies. To investigate adverse or unexpected results and advise on corrective action to the Head/Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics and Head of Treatment Planning, as appropriate. To participate in complex external beam treatment planning. To be competent to check a range of treatment plan types, including specialist techniques. By checking a plan, to take on responsibility for it being both correct and appropriate. Participate in aspects of purchasing new radiotherapy equipment, including preparation of specification, evaluation, giving advice, acceptance testing, and commissioning, as appropriate and as directed by the Head / Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics. Research and Development Responsibilities To assist with and support all clinical trials activity. To lead on, or assist with, research and development projects within Radiotherapy Physics. Contribute effectively to development of the Radiotherapy service, including management of certain projects from inception to completion. To present scientific/technical work/papers at local, regional or national meetings. Initiate and supervise work and research projects for graduate students, Pre-Registration Scientists and Clinical Technologists, as may from time-to-time be assigned by the Head of Radiotherapy Physics Services. People/Management Excellence To prioritise and manage their own work and time effectively. To suit circumstances, and the work and time of supporting staff both individually and in teams - as required to achieve routine and task-oriented objectives. To communicate effectively with fellow professionals and patients, anticipating barriers to communication, and taking action to improve communication where necessary. To create opportunities to enable everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice. To assist in the provision of training courses and tutorials. This includes the preparation and giving of talks on specific topics relating to radiation physics to medical, scientific, technical, and nursing staff. Supervise the work of Clinical Scientists, Trainees, Dosimetrists, and Medical Technical staff when they are performing work under the post holders direction. Train other members of staff in planning techniques; and to be responsible for judgement of technical competency. To participate in any Physics duty rota for which the post holder is competent and as requested by the Head/Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics. Quality Assurance and Monitoring To take responsibility for regular checks and reviews of quality control records (in treatment planning and machine QC) and to ensure that discrepancies are resolved. To participate fully in maintaining the departmental ISO9001:2015 quality system by continual review of own procedures, writing and checking of relevant documents and work instructions, and carrying out audits within Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Physics and ward areas. To contribute to the commissioning of new radiotherapy equipment, as requested by the Head/Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics. To take responsibility for departmental compliance to local radiotherapy protocols. Professional Responsibilities Participate in the IPEM or other agreed Continuing Personal Development (CPD) scheme. To remain up to date regarding the latest scientific and technical developments and their applications within radiotherapy physics. This to be achieved by journal reading, internet research, and attending suitable seminars and training courses as part of CPD and in furthering the work of the department. To ensure that all activities are carried out within the quality system framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and safety rules. To maintain registration as HCPC Clinical Scientist and IRMER Medical Physics Expert. To regularly prepare reports and presentations. Other Information The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required. The post holder will adhere to the duties specified under the Staff Responsibilities of the NHS Constitution in their day to day work and behaviours. The post holder will be expected to aspire to the Values of the Trust in their day to day work and behaviours in order to support the Trust in achieving its Vision. The post holder will adhere to, at all times, any relevant Professional or NHS Code of Conducts, legislation and Assurance Frameworks. The post holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work. The post holder will be expected to work to any personal, Corporate, Divisional, Directorate and Departmental objectives and standards in order to provide an acceptable level The of service. The post holder will be expected to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.