About this role
Job summary
Due to the imminent retirement of the postholder, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a new Head of Radiotherapy Dosimetry. The post holder will be specifically responsible for the radiation dosimetry and quality assurance programme of the radiotherapy treatment units. This includes the external beam treatment units and the brachytherapy afterloading units and sealed sources. They are also the line manager for the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering and responsible for ensuring radiotherapy equipment is maintained in accordance with manufactures specifications. The post holder acts as a Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (IRMER 2024). The post-holder forms part of the multi-disciplinary 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.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for and manage the dosimetry and quality assurance of all the radiotherapy treatment units and dosimetry equipment in accordance with all relevant legislation and guidance.
Responsible for proposing and implementation of policy changes in radiotherapy dosimetry and QA, within the Clinical Sciences Directorate and other Care Groups (the Radiotherapy Service is within the Medicine Care Group).
Act as line manager for staff within the Dosimetry / QA Radiotherapy Physics service, including recruitment, workload allocation, performance and career development.
Act as line manager for the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering including recruitment, workload allocation, performance and career development
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is detailed in the Job Description which is attached to this role. The role is responsible for the accuracy of radiotherapy dosimetry and line managing staff (including the engineering section of the department).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent HCPC registration MPE registation
Desirable
HSSR
Experience Essential
Extensive experience in UK or equivalent radiotherapy physics Expert knowledge of UK practice in dosimetry and QA Significant experience in project managing linac installation Management experience
Desirable
Track record in R&D
Communication skills Essential
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
Analytical and Judgement Essential
Interpretation of legislation/policy/complex test results where there is no precedent Be able to work within broad occupational policies and establish how these should be interpreted for the Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham City Hospital
Hucknall road
Nottingham
NH5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)