Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

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We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at band 7 at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital. An appointment may be made at a lower band for a less qualified candidate.

The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 7 Elekta linacs (including one in installation), an Elekta Unity MR-Linac and a Cyberknife S7. Additional equipment includes EPID portal imaging, in-vivo EPID dosimetry, and Cone Beam CT on all machines. Treatment planning on conventional linacs is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system, with most treatment sites planned using a VMAT technique. We have established workflows for robust optimisation, 4DCT, plan-of-the-day adaptive and breathhold techniques. Multimodality imaging (CT, PET-CT, MR) is used for planning of several treatment sites. We are currently in the early stages of implementing a new Trust-wide digital health record.

The radiotherapy physics group consists of 35 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients.

Sutton is pleasantly located on the border of Surrey with excellent transport links to central London and easy access to the countryside. House prices are a third lower than the London average and schools are excellent.

• The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy.
• The post holder has particular clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results.
• Responsible for ensuring radiographers and trainee clinical scientists are supervised and assisted in their training and to act as their mentor.
• Supervise and assign junior staff and participate on clinical duties as outlined in the activities of the Radiotherapy Physics Group on a day-to-day basis as indicted by the duty rota.
• Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high-quality patient care, research, development and education. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse in Private Outpatients.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse within an interest in oncology to join our well-established team. Our commitment is to meet the Trust’s goals of highest standards of service and caring excellence for our patients and their relatives with professionalism, respect and dignity. Private outpatients in Chelsea consists of 9 consulting rooms. Our private outpatient suite is fully equipped modern facilities for minor procedures as well as recently refurbished consulting rooms. The dedicated outpatient nursing team supports our consultants across all tumour types and ensure clinics run smoothly.

The nursing and support staff in Outpatients are highly skilled in cancer care. They assist our consultants with consultations and are trained to perform minor procedures. As a leading cancer centre, our nursing teams are familiar with the latest cancer treatments.

As part of the role, you are expected to work Monday- Friday working 8am-8:30pm shifts. The post-holder will demonstrate flexibility to meet the varied demands of the role as required.

Provide practical training to physicists, medical and radiographer staff on aspects of Radiotherapy Physics, including clinical governance, ethics, audit and ISO systems.

Assist with training and demonstrations to other staff and visitors, as required.

Supervise areas of training for trainee clinical scientists on Radiotherapy placements.

Participate in RMH/ICR organised specialist courses and workshops, as required.

Present original work at meetings and conferences, publishing technical notes or papers in peer reviewed journals. Give departmental seminars and feedback on external meetings attended.

Participate in a recognised Continuing Professional Development Scheme.

Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and their applications in medical and associated fields. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Safety Rules.

Act as an Operator under the definitions of the IR(ME)R regulations in accordance with Trust Policies and Practices.