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Job summary

Main area
radiotherapy physics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6929071-CHU-E
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Junior Research Physicist

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Radiotherapy Physics

An opportunity has arisen at the University Hospitals of Leicester for a highly motivated physics graduate to join our team. The post holder will be primarily based in the treatment planning area of Radiotherapy Physics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, providing support to radiotherapy clinical trials and research projects but will also work over a range of areas in the department. Training will be provided appropriate to the role, which is vital to support patient participation in trials involving radiotherapy. This role would be ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Radiotherapy Physics with a Physics degree. Flexible working and some evening work will be required to meet the needs of the service.

You will join the department, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, at an exciting time. A new Brachytherapy facility, a new Halcyon linear accelerator and an ARIA 17 Oncology management system upgrade have recently been installed to support treating patients with modern equipment and techniques. Equipment includes 5 Varian linear accelerators (currently 4 TrueBeam and 1 Halcyon), Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, the Varian Eclipse treatment planning system, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit. We utilise MVision, Proknow and are ISO9001:2015 certified using QPulse quality management software.

Main duties of the job

Provide scientific and administrative support for the set-up and support of Radiotherapy Clinical Trials.

Participate in Research and Development projects under direction and supervision.

Provides direct clinical service to patients by assisting with basic treatment planning duties to generate a clinical plan and assist with workload tracking.

Assist with and perform treatment unit and patient specific quality assurance procedures to ensure accurate treatment delivery.

The post holder will work over a range of areas in Radiotherapy Physics to provide support. They will work within defined policies and will be managed by registered staff.

They will undergo training in Radiotherapy Physics and associated techniques as appropriate to the role.

 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of Leicester is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of anyone subject to abuse or neglect. The Trust works in partnership with other agencies to promote the welfare of children and adults, and expects all staff to cooperate with partners in any safeguarding enquiry / investigation.  As part of this all staff are expected to act and report any cases where there is suspicion of abuse or neglect taking place, in accordance with local safeguarding policies and in accordance with UK law and values.

 

All staff are required to undertake safeguarding training in accordance to their roles and responsibilities, which will be outlined by your line manager on commencement of employment and then yearly through annual appraisal. Further information can be accessed via the Trusts safeguarding website or via the dedicated safeguarding teams.

 

    Find out more about working with us:

      https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Leicester Radiotherapy Department is a friendly, busy and modern training department. It is housed in a purpose built Oncology Unit, which is centrally located with easy access to both road and rail connections. Leicester itself is a vibrant, friendly multicultural city within easy access to beautiful countryside. We provide radiotherapy services to a catchment population of approximately 1 million within Leicestershire and Rutland and are ISO 9001:2015 certificated and have well established links with Leicester University.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person specification

qualification

Essential criteria
  • Honours degree in Physics
Desirable criteria
  • Associate Membership of an appropriate professional organisation, such as IPEM

behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust values and behaviours

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of participation in Research and Development projects
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Radiotherapy Physics, particularly clinical trials and treatment planning, including computer coding

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to solve scientific and mathematical problems in relation to Radiotherapy Physics, and is able to analyse and make judgements on a range of facts and data sets

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise and manage own work, able to manage own time to ensure tasks are completed to specified timescales, and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Simon Wright
Job title
Radiotherapy Dosimetrist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 6278
Additional information

Caroline Reddy - Lead Clinical Scientist

0116 258 6278

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