Imaging Lead Clinical Scientist and MPE in Radiotherapy

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an Imaging Lead Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy. In this role you will provide scientific leadership for radiotherapy imaging services, supporting the safe and effective use of imaging technologies across the patient pathway.

You will also be responsible for the development, implementation, optimisation, and quality assurance of imaging systems used for treatment planning, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), adaptive radiotherapy, and treatment verification.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust delivers a modern radiotherapy service equipped with advanced Varian technologies, including Halcyon and Ethos treatment platforms, Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System, Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging, Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT), Mobius3D independent dose verification software, and the ProKnow cloud-based quality and data analytics platform. The department is actively developing adaptive radiotherapy pathways and imaging-led treatment techniques to improve patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Working closely with Clinical Oncologists, Therapeutic Radiographers, Dosimetrists, Engineers, Applications Specialists, and IT professionals, the Imaging Lead will act as the departmental expert for radiotherapy imaging, supporting clinical implementation, commissioning, optimisation, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and service development activities.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist scientific, technical and professional leadership in radiotherapy physics with a particular focus on advanced imaging technologies - supporting online adaptive radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and treatment verification.
• Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R, and RPS under IRR- providing expert advice on radiation protection, optimisation and patient dosimetry associated with radiotherapy imaging and treatment.
• Close collaboration with clinical oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, dosimetrists, IT specialists and equipment vendors to ensure imaging systems are fully integrated into clinical workflows.
• To be aware of new techniques in image guidance; and recommend developments to the Head of RT Physics to help inform the departmental strategy.
• To oversee and take a lead in the commissioning of new or upgraded IGRT equipment, leading to the safe and effective implementation into clinical use.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.