Senior Physicist (MR Linac)

Senior Physicist (MR-Linac)
London: The Harley Street Clinic
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) 

The Senior Physicist (MR-Linac) contributes to the day to day operation of all medical physics aspects of online adaptive radiotherapy activities using the Unity MR-Linac at The Harley Street Clinic. As the Senior Physicist (MR-Linac), you will work in a multi-disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy using the Unity MR-Linac.  You will be trained and become locally competent in all areas within MR-Linac treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry, and will support the development and implementation of online adaptive radiotherapy techniques. This is an exciting time to join the team as we establish the MR-Linac service and introduce cutting edge techniques and equipment.   

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

Essential: 

• HCPC registration

• Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline

• Experience of Radiotherapy treatment planning

• Experience of working in a clinical environment

• Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry) 

• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics

Desirable: 

• Experience of Radiotherapy treatment plan checking

• Experience with online adaptive processes and equipment, e.g. MR-Linacs

• Knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated quality assurance and radiation dosimetry requirements

• Experience of using Monaco TPS

• Experience of using Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS 

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Gregory Smyth, Head of Radiotherapy Physics (gregory.smyth@hcahealthcare.co.uk). 

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.   

Why HCA UK? 

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.   

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Physicist you’ll be eligible for: 

•  25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one 

• Critical illness cover 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you 

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

 Culture and values  

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:  

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity  

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Gregory Smyth, Head of Radiotherapy Physics (gregory.smyth@hcahealthcare.co.uk)

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