- Experience
- 11+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy)
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
Join the GenesisCare Radiotherapy team at the advanced cancer care facility located at Cromwell Hospital in Kensington, London. We offer an opportunity to serve as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) on site, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of top-tier radiotherapy services. This position demands leadership in the scientific and technical aspects within a specialised environment, directly impacting patient care and pioneering service innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site Radiotherapy MPE, overseeing treatment delivery processes.
- Provide expert scientific and technical guidance in treatment planning and patient dosimetry.
- Lead calibration and quality assurance of Linac systems, adhering strictly to national standards.
- Manage radiotherapy quality assurance across all treatment and imaging devices, including CT, MR, and IGRT systems.
- Collaborate efficiently with radiographers, oncologists, and clinical teams to maintain safe and effective patient workflows.
- Deliver training and support to clinical staff on dosimetry, quality assurance, and treatment planning.
- Coordinate with engineering teams for equipment maintenance, servicing, and managing downtime.
- Drive development and innovation to enhance planning methodologies, QA procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Engage in broader physics and dosimetry programs across the UK GenesisCare network.
Candidate Profile
- Significant clinical experience as a Radiotherapy Physicist at the MPE level.
- Expertise in Linac quality assurance, calibration, and dosimetric evaluations.
- Proficiency in IMRT and VMAT treatment planning and plan validation.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities, organisation skills, and effective communication.
- Experience mentoring and influencing multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfortable interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy.
- Recognised or working towards Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status (considered on case-by-case basis).
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with Varian LINAC systems, Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and ARIA.
- Knowledge of advanced imaging and treatment techniques including IGRT, SABR, MRI, and 4DCT.
- Experience within the UK private healthcare oncology sector.
Benefits
- Flexible work-life balance offering 26 annual leave days plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave.
- Private medical and dental insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and income protection coverage.
- Access to premium radiotherapy services free of charge for employees and immediate family.
- Competitive contributory pension scheme securing your financial future.
- Mental wellbeing support through Headspace and Babylon Health services.
- Employee retail discounts and complimentary parking at most centres.
About GenesisCare UK
GenesisCare UK leads private oncology services nationwide, delivering advanced diagnostics, radiotherapy, medical oncology, and theranostics across 14 specialist centres. Our multidisciplinary teams focus on holistic patient care blending innovative treatments with wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK. We prioritize research, innovation, and continuous development to advance cancer care both domestically and globally.