Job summary This is an opportunity to join the Radiotherapy Physics team, who provide clinical scientific and physics services to the Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
The Department has a Managed Services Contract with Erga to provide a comprehensive radiotherapy service to the people of Norfolk.
The radiotherapy equipment consists of five Varian TrueBeams, 2 CT-simulators, Eclipse treatment planning system, orthovoltage unit and Bravos High dose-rate brachytherapy afterloading machine.
The Department is fully electronically networked and largely paper-free.
The department has also recently installed SGRT (VisionRT) across all linacs and CT.The postholder will be expected to work shifts as part of an extended day working arrangement.
Some weekend working may be required.
Main duties of the job Radiotherapy Department at the NNUH.
They will take particular clinical responsibility for the development of treatment planning for External Beam and Brachytherapy, supporting the Lead Clinical Scientists for Treatment Planning and Brachytherapy.They will take the lead in the development of External Beam and Brachytherapy Planning, in terms of the use of scripting, reporting and advanced techniques to streamline processes, such as plan checking, and improve patient treatment.
They will also take the lead for the Physics support for skin planning (Electron & kV).To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities 1.
To provide scientific support and advice relating to all areas of the Radiotherapy Physics service.
participate in the Duty Physicist, Duty Treatment Planning and brachytherapy rotas, with a key focus on planning and To take the lead in the Physics support provided to the Radiotherapy Physics service for Skin Planning (Electron and kV).4.
To carry out regular quality assurance measurements for all equipment in Radiotherapy including High Energy Linear Accelerators, HDR Brachytherapy equipment, Xstrahl superficial unit, RT CT scanners, and Eclipse Treatment Planning System and to provide highly specialised advice regarding the adjustment of parameters to improve the dose output of the units.
oversee regular QA on the treatment planning systems, ensuring consistency of data performance and investigating any discrepancies.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Ability to, or be working towards being able to, operate as Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist Experience Essential Extensive experience of Radiotherapy Physics Evidence of ability to introduce changes to improve clinical service Skills Essential Ability to take the lead in an area of the Department's workload Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion