Lead Physicist

Full Job Description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world .

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Lead Physicist at our cutting-edge centre located in Milton Keynes? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare and be a part of something extraordinary.

About Us:

GenesisCare is a global oncology specialist, recognised as one of the Top 1% of healthcare providers worldwide. At GenesisCare, we're at the forefront of technology and innovation, revolutionising the way patients experience cancer treatment and care. We are committed to doing right by our patients, partners, and each other.

The Role:

As the Lead Physicist you are responsible for all radiotherapy physics on site, being a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) closely involved in radiotherapy treatment as well as Dosimetry, calibration, and QA of the Linac and associated equipment.

In conjunction with local engineers, you will be responsible for managing maintenance and issues for the Linac and associated equipment carried out by either in-house or manufacturers’ engineers. You will have scientific and technical oversight for radiotherapy treatment planning and patient dosimetry on site and direct involvement in treatment planning or pre-treatment preparation when necessary. You will also lead on project development and delivery to contribute to service improvements both on-site and companywide (e.g. QA methods, planning techniques and efficiency, etc). This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow in your career.

What You'll Do:

• Be the radiotherapy Medical Physics Expert (MPE) on site and work as part of the GenesisCare radiotherapy MPE team who are closely involved in all radiotherapy treatment.
• Work closely with radiographers, clinical oncologists and other clinical staff and support the centre manager/lead radiographer in all aspects of safe and effective radiotherapy treatment delivery.
• Radiotherapy QA of all patient imaging equipment on site.

What You'll Have:

Experience and skills:

• Extensive clinical experience as a Radiotherapy Physicist such that the post-holder is considered a Medical Physics Expert (for the purposes of IRR2017 etc.)
• Extensive experience with Linac Quality Assurance & dose calibration
• Experience with Elekta LINACS and Mosaiq is desirable but not essential
• Experienced in advanced IMRT/VMAT treatment planning techniques and plan checking, Pinnacle TPS experience is desirable but not essential
• VMAT patient specific QA
• Electron planning & treatment
• CT scanner QA
• Interpersonal and communication skills, able to deal confidently and diplomatically with doctors and colleagues when issues arise
• Able to teach and train clinical colleagues (Doctors, Radiographers, Dosimetrists, Technologists, physicists, etc.)
• Able to present and explain technical aspects of radiotherapy to non-clinical/non-technical staff (eg BDMS, visitors, patients)
• Advanced user of Microsoft excel
• Statistical analysis
• Comfortable delivering oral presentations
• Experience with MRI, 4DCT, Stereotactic/SABR, FFF MV X-Ray dosimetry is desirable but not essential
• IGRT experience desirable.
• Previous experience in the UK Private Health Sector is desirable.
• Problem-solving
• Self-management – organised and self-motivated

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Registration with the UK HealthCare Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Specialism and Medical Physics Expert Status on the RPA2000 register. Suitable candidates without HCPC registration or MPE status will be considered on an individual basis.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Receive exceptional care for you and your family with free radiotherapy treatment.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are:

We are a global team of over 6,000 highly skilled healthcare professionals and support staff, spanning Australia, the U.K, Spain, and China. Together, we design cutting-edge treatments for cancer and heart disease, empowering patients to achieve their best possible life outcomes.

Our Global Impact:

With a presence in 580+ cent res worldwide, our team cares for over 1.4 million patients annually across our Oncology, Cardiology, and Sleep Medicine Centres. We prioritise people-centricity in everything we do, fostering a culture of 'care' that is patient-focused and performance-driven.

At GenesisCare, we live by our people promise: "Do your life's best work, by always growing, having a profound human impact, and making great things happen together." If you're passionate about making a real difference, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of healthcare at GenesisCare.

Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? Apply today and become a part of our remarkable GenesisCare team! Your life's best work awaits.

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GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.