Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated medical physicist to join our Radiotherapy team. The replacement of our fleet of linacs was concluded following the installation of our second Halcyon in 2022. Additionally, the Trust is working closely with local charities to upgrade one of our Halcyon linacs so that adaptive radiotherapy can be delivered to the patients of Staffordshire through Varian's Ethos Adaptive Therapy System. Plans are also in place for the expansion of our brachytherapy service to include prostate needle therapy.
Applicants should possess a good honours degree in physics with relevant postgraduate experience preferably including a higher degree. Preference will be given to candidates who are HCPC registered with Radiotherapy Physics as their specialty; however consideration will also be given to pre-registered candidates who will be eligible for registration within 18 months.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to
- be part of a team who carry out the performance assessment, dosimetry and quality assurance of all Radiotherapy treatment equipment, supporting planning computers and procedures at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.
- provide scientific support and training to scientists and radiographers
- sustain any strategic change or improvements in the delivery of the service as agreed with line managers.
- promote research and development in order to provide a state of the art radiotherapy physics service with a national profile for the benefit of the Trust and patients.
About us
The University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) is one of the largest Trusts in the country, and a teaching hospital in collaboration with nearby Keele University. Extensive transformation and development projects have been completed in recent years. The main site is situated just 5 minutes from Junction 15 of the M6, providing excellent transport links north, south and east, together with immediate access to the beautiful countryside of Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Peak District
The Cancer Centre opened its doors in 2009 and offers advanced radiotherapy treatment from its 4 Varian linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy service. Imaging support is provided by an in-house Siemens CT scanner and the treatment planning is performed using the Eclipse system. The Centre is determined to meet its aspiration of being a Centre of Excellence for cancer care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree
- Masters
- Recognised training scheme
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Radiotherapy experience
- Extensive Radiotherapy experience
- Experience compatible with HCPC registration
Desirable
- Completion of UK based training scheme
Personal Qualities
Essential
- High quality application form
- Effective team work
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG