Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, forward-thinking department at the North Middlesex Hospital site in North London as a Band 7 Radiotherapy Physicist. The department provides a comprehensive physics service to support the delivery of radiotherapy treatment at North Middlesex Hospital. This includes all treatment planning, machine quality assurance and the provision of molecular radiotherapy. The department consists of 9 clinical scientists, including this post, 6 dosimetrists and 4 engineering and technical staff.

The Radiotherapy department has a mix of Varian TrueBeam and Halcyon Linacs and an XStrahl superficial unit. One of our TrueBeams is due to be replaced later this year, offering scope to be involved in commissioning cutting-edge equipment. Varian Eclipse is used for all treatment planning activities, and there are ongoing projects to implement and expand knowledge based planning, AI auto-contouring, scripting and automation, and more besides.

Flexible working is supported across the Trust and the team continues to enjoy a hybrid pattern of on-site and home working. This role would suit candidates who have recently completed their STP training and gained HCPC registration, although those due to complete soon are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the general Radiotherapy Physics service provision to the North Middlesex Hospital site. The post holder may be required to specialise in one or more sections within the Radiotherapy Physics service.
• Ensure the safe delivery of the Radiotherapy Physics service, assisting the Head of the service as well as the designated Medical Physics Experts in their areas of responsibility.
• Work under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics and the Principal Physicists when working in their specific areas.
• Collaborate closely with Radiotherapy Radiographers, Clinical Oncologists and Specialist Radiotherapy Registrars.
• Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment as appropriate.

Person specification

Education and Professional Qualifications Essential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a physical science or equivalent
• Relevant Masters degree or equivalent
• IPEM training exit certificate or equivalent experience
• Registration as Clinical Scientist with HCPC or achievement within 12 months of appointment

Experience Essential

• Experience in the clinical environment with patients and clinical staff
• Good knowledge of radiotherapy physics, radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology

Skills and aptitudes Essential

• Ability to communicate technical material to colleagues and other professionals
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• Ability to organise own workload
• Exhibits independent approach to problem solving
• Exhibits a keen interest in research and development

Personal qualities and attributes Essential

• Ability to work as one of a team
• Personal presentation acceptable to clinical staff and patients
• Ability to show a sympathetic and caring attitude to patients of diverse cultures

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX