Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Service Management
Deputise for the section lead, taking responsibility for treatment planning and/or imaging services in their absence
Supervise, mentor and assess the competency of junior scientists, trainees and technologists
Manage relevant quality assurance data, imaging and treatment planning databases and records
Ensure adequate equipment, resources and staff competencies are in place to deliver an efficient, safe service
Clinical & Technical Expertise
Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R 2017, providing expert advice on treatment planning, imaging, dosimetry and radiotherapy technology
Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration and quality assurance of treatment planning systems and/or imaging equipment (e.g. CT-Sim, MRI, PET-CT)
Support plan checking, technique development and clinical implementation of advanced techniques (e.g. IMRT/VMAT/SABR)
Provide expert judgement on equipment suitability, fault resolution and fitness for clinical use
Research & Innovation
Contribute to evaluation, research and development projects to advance treatment planning and imaging practice
Support the introduction and clinical translation of new technologies, techniques and software
Publish and present findings at national and international conferences
Supervise research students, assistants and visiting fellows as required
Clinical Development
Identify opportunities to improve treatment planning and imaging pathways, working within multidisciplinary teams
Support the development and evaluation of new equipment, software and techniques to maximise patient benefit
Develop and update clinical protocols, work instructions and procedures within area of expertise
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with clinical oncologists, radiographers, physicists and technologists to ensure services meet clinical, technical and quality standards
Liaise with equipment manufacturers, external contractors and professional bodies, including national standards and guideline groups
Communicate complex technical and clinical information clearly to a range of audiences, including non-specialist colleagues
Participate in relevant departmental, CSU and national committees
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
