Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Band 8c
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £76,965.00 i £88,682.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cheltenham, GL53 7AN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9318-26-0157 |
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As agreed with the Clinical Director of Oncology, lead the purchase team for major items of radiotherapy equipment as required. This includes specification, review of tender documentation, evaluation and selection of equipment, collating evaluations of other team members in accordance with Trust policies and may include the planning of radiation protection for new radiotherapy facilities. The post-holder can expect to be responsible for a major purchase typically every two years. With the support of the Trust Radiation Protection Adviser and in consultation with the relevant Radiation Protection Supervisors and the Trust Radiation Safety Committee (of which the post holder is a member), to advise on the preparation of Local Rules and Systems of Work required for the use of ionising radiation in radiotherapy. Assist the RPA in design work for new radiotherapy installations. To identify when the introduction of new techniques or equipment will require a revision to the Local Rules. To ensure correct actions are taken when any error in dosimetry is either detected or suspected. To advise the Trust when incidents are reportable to the Department of Health and/or the Health and Safety Executive. Undertake dosimetry calculations and internal investigations as required and ensure any such incidents are appropriately reported. Act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as required by the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (as amended 2024). Advise the Head of Medical Physics, the Clinical Director of Oncology of any future changes in legislation, which may have revenue consequences for the Trust. The post-holder will support and advise the other Medical Physics Experts within the department in their specialist work, particularly in areas where these experts disagree on the appropriate way forward Write procedures and policies relating to radiotherapy physics to be used within the Radiotherapy Physics section and other staff working closely with physics. Undertake your work following the Trust and Department policies and procedures and taking account of Health and Safety requirements. Acts as authoriser for the medical physics budget. Undertake work as directed by the Head of Medical Physics Contact Details Tony Dix (Head of Medical Physics) tony.dix@nhs.net 07870403793 Please feel free to contact Tony Dix to discuss the role or to arrange a visit to the department.