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Piers Meadows Recruitment
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London, Greater London
Senior Physicist
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £45,000 per annum |
Overview
Job Description The Senior Physicist is contributes to the day to day operation of all aspects of medical physics activities at their site This is a permanent full time role working 37.5hrs per week. The salary being offered will be competitive and will be dependent upon skills and experience. Benefits: Pension scheme, Sponsorship Private medical insurance, Annual salary review, 247.5hrs holiday each year; with the option to buy and sell. We invest in your career development with clear career pathways and access to further education. Duties & Responsibilities To contribute to all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics operation at employment site as well as other nearby sites To commission new equipment including new linacs and QA equipment under the supervision of the lead physicist. In collaboration with the lead physicist, to accurately calibrate radiotherapy equipment including the linacs and ionisation chambers. To be responsible for maximising up time of the linacs by carefully arranging for maintenance and calibrations. To provide scientific support for the clinical oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists and the rest of the medical physics team. To participate in the routine tasks within the department including QA, treatment planning and checking, duty cover etc. To take appropriate action where QA results lie outside of tolerance levels. To, in conjunction with the research and development physicist, propose, lead and participate in research and development projects To write comprehensive commissioning reports and work instructions for new procedures, equipment and techniques. Skills & Experience Essential Master’s degree in Medical Physics or a relevant subject HCPC registration Experience of working in a clinical environment, ideally within a radiotherapy physics team Desirable Previous experience as a senior radiotherapy physicist Linac commissioning experience Experience with total body irradiation (TBI) Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows if you are interested in this role.