Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Head of Radiotherapy Physics.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Radiotherapy Physics acts as Consultant Head of Service for the Radiotherapy Physics service, providing expert advice on radiotherapy techniques, service developments and optimisation of radiotherapy. The post holder will act as Medical Physics Expert, manage a team of scientists and technicians responsible for the provision of the Radiotherapy Physics service to the Trust, oversee the coordination of the research programme in Radiotherapy Physics, initiate research & development in that specialty, supervise the training of clinical scientists and technologists, and provide training for other staff groups as appropriate.
The post holder will form part of the multidisciplinary team providing radiotherapy services to patients within NUH, collaborating with clinicians and other staff over the strategic direction for radiotherapy and the optimal way to provide a high quality, patient‑centred radiotherapy service. The post holder will primarily be based at the City Hospital campus.
Training & Qualifications
- HCPC Clinical Scientist (Medical Physics) registration
- RPA2000 MPE registration (Radiotherapy Physics)
- Higher Specialist Scientist Registration
Experience
- Extensive experience as a clinical scientist in Radiotherapy Physics in the UK, or equivalent
- Expert knowledge in the field
- Delivery of major radiotherapy projects (e.g. linac installation, TPS system)
- Track record in R&D
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Presentation of highly complex scientific issues to large audiences and/or external organisations
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising effectively with stakeholders
- Able to deliver teaching and training on complex subjects to both Medical Physics and other staff groups
- Able to negotiate changes to practice with other staff groups (consultant clinical oncologists, radiographers)
Analytical and Judgement Skills
- Interpretation of legislation/policy/complex test results where there is no precedent
- Ability to work within broad occupational policies and establish how these should be interpreted for the Trust
- Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
- Able to critically analyse conflicting results of measurements, data from literature, etc.
Planning and Organisation Skills
- Plan programmes of work that impact within own service and other services, involving a wide range of other professionals
- Able to propose, plan, programme, and manage continuing development of services
Applicants are particularly welcomed from BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) or disabled individuals.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time workers.
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