University Hospitals Tees
Lead Clinical Scientist
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Job Opportunity in Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital
This is an opportunity to work in Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, part of the United Hospitals Tees Group. The radiotherapy physics team provide high quality services to support the clinical activity of the Radiotherapy department which serves the population of over 1 million people living in and around the Tees Valley region.
Role Overview
The post-holder will take a lead role in some aspects of external beam radiotherapy, planning, imaging, computer science and QA and dosimetry.
Team Environment
The radiotherapy physics team consists of physicists, mould room technologists, engineers, IT specialists and others. We construct a supportive and engaging atmosphere for qualified and competent individuals to thrive in.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for this grade must be Clinical Scientists with significant experience in the field of radiotherapy physics, able to work as a Medical Physics Expert (RPA2000 certificate holder), or with the ability to do so within 12 months of appointment.
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Equipment and Technology
The radiotherapy department is equipped with:
- Six Elekta linear accelerators (Versa HD and Evo linacs)
- Two Siemens CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software
- A soon-to-be-installed superficial/deep X-ray set
- Two treatment planning systems (Raystation and Monaco)
- An integrated patient management and verification system (Elekta Mosaiq)
- A Flexitron after-loading brachytherapy unit
Current Developments
This is an exciting time for the department with the introduction of a new treatment planning system and new linacs soon to be installed.
Working Hours
Due to the nature of the role there is a requirement that the candidate can work flexibly on occasion as service needs require, i.e. outside routine clinical hours (8 am to 6 pm) and at weekends or bank holidays.
Cross-Site Responsibilities
As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
About University Hospitals Tees
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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Ambition and Commitment
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jim Daniel
- Job title: Head of Radiotherapy Physics
- Email address: jimdaniel@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01642 282846
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