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    Research Physicist - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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    Radiotherapy Physics (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) provides a comprehensive Physics service to Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre, ensuring the safe and accurate use of high-dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer whilst maintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.


    Our physicists, technicians and radiographers work closely with Oncology staff to provide a wide range of scientific and technical advice and support for all radiotherapy treatments.

    Routine clinical work includes radiotherapy treatment planning and related dosimetry, the provision of brachytherapy, and the manufacture of immobilisation and shielding equipment for patients.

    Extensive support is provided to radiotherapy equipment.

    This incorporates the design of facilities the management of computer systems, the design and management of software and the commissioning, servicing and quality control of Linear Accelerators, Orthovoltage units, Brachytherapy units and CT-simulators.

    All work and related dosimetry are monitored and assured to nationally and internationally agreed specifications and legal requirements.

    We are also responsible for providing radiotherapy physics advice and support to two University Departments (Veterinary Medicine and Pathology).
    To be involved in the department's work in Dosimetry, Quality Assurance, Treatment Planning, Computing, Imaging Systems and Brachytherapy.
    Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

    With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

    Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

    The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

    CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.

    We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

    This vacancy will close at midnight on 26th May 2024


    We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

    MSc in radiation Physics [or equivalent]
    IPEM Certificate of completion of Post-qualification Higher Training or equivalent (e.g. PhD
    Experience in applying knowledge of physics to complex situations in radiotherapy
    Specialist experience in the use of specialist testing equipment employed to measure the safety and performance of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy equipment
    Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the physics of ionising radiation with specific application to radiotherapy
    Specialist extensive knowledge of the techniques employed to measure radiation doses, undertake quality control radiation equipment, and produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans
    High level of understanding in interpreting cross sectional images of patients used in treatment planning
    Broad level of understanding of the roles of the Radiotherapy Radiographers and Clinicians
    Ionising radiation, Electrical hazards, COSSH, Manual Handling

    Extensive skills in aspects of computerised radiotherapy treatment equipment including treatment units, treatment planning software, and radiotherapy management systems
    Advanced, knowledge of Excel, Word, Access etc.

    Manual dexterity:
    ability to make precise measurements using sophisticated testing equipment to sub-millimetre accuracy
    Able to communicate complex information [e.g. postgraduate level physics material to other professional groups]
    Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
    Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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