Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics (Healthcare Scientist)

The post holder works as member of the Radiotherapy Physics Section of Medical Physics, a team of Dosimetrists (Clinical Technologists) and Clinical Scientists responsible for providing a clinical scientific and technical service to the Sunrise Clinical Oncology Centre.
· The post holder will work within all areas in Radiotherapy Physics, including:
o Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
o Radiation Dosimetry
o Quality Assurance and Commissioning, Treatment Planning:
Work with scientific and radiographic professional to ensure that image networking and processing is fit for purpose. Advise on image transfer and processing of multi-modality image acquisitions.
Responsible for checking individual radiotherapy plans before delivery to ensure accuracy of calculations, quality of distribution and minimal dose to critical organs
Calculate dose for unplanned treatments using a range of independent dose calculations. Write clear instructions for radiographers to follow
Quality Assurance:
Responsible for independently carrying out routine quality control on treatment machines, CT simulation equipment and specialised treatment planning computers in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
Machine Maintenance
Provide first-line advice in the event of machine breakdown to clinical staff making all reasonable efforts to ensure continuity of service.
Teaching, training and research.
Provide guidance and training for students and staff permanently or temporarily attached to the medical physics department., PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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+ Identity Checks
+ Professional registration and qualification checks
+ Employment history and reference checks
+ Occupational Health clearance
+ Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
+ Right to work in the UK
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
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Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
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The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.