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Main area Physics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term (until 29-Aug-2026 Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-SB661 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Sutton Town Sutton Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/:59 Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical physicist to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at band 7 at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital, on a fixed term appointment until August 2026. Extensions are possible but cannot be guaranteed at this time. An appointment may be made at a lower band for a less qualified candidate. As part of the physics team, you will support all radiotherapy work at a specialist centre. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation treatment planning system, with most treatment sites planned using a VMAT technique. We have established workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (both online adaptive and plan of the day), 4DCT, and breathhold techniques. Multimodality imaging (CT, PET-CT, MR) is used for planning of several treatment sites. Recent clinical development work has included developing planning and quality control techniques for helical delivery on our new Radixact units. The Radiotherapy Department in Sutton has 5 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7, two Accuray Radixacts and an XStrahl superficial unit. The radiotherapy physics group consists of 40 physicists, dosimetrists and engineers and forms a substantial part of the Royal Marsden/Institute of Cancer Research Joint Department of Physics, through which we have many active research collaborations, most notably on the MR-linac which was the first in the UK to treat patients. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist support to all aspects of the clinical, scientific and technical Radiotherapy Physics Service to Radiotherapy. The post holder has particular clinical and scientific responsibilities for day-to-day essential complex treatment planning and checking and performing Quality Assurance and dosimetry and analysing results. Responsible for ensuring radiographers and trainee clinical scientists are supervised and assisted in their training and to act as their mentor. Supervise and assign junior staff and participate on clinical duties as outlined in the activities of the Radiotherapy Physics Group on a day-to-day basis as indicted by the duty rota. Work closely with the Principal Physicist in all areas. Working for our organisation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: Participate in the commissioning of new radiotherapy treatment equipment, including the preparation and checking of complex beam data for treatment planning systems. Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements in patients. Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in treatment planning. Replan patient treatments where required, following a treatment error or changes in patient shape. Use judgement to analyse and determine the most appropriate compensation method. Calculate the compensation required and subsequent patient dose. Carry out manual dose calculations. Check and approve routine and complex treatment plans, dose calculations and templates produced by other members of staff. Person specification Scientific Grades Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject MSc in radiation Physics (or equivalent) PhD in relevant subject or equivalent specialised scientific knowledge IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics or Medical Engineering. Registration Close to achieving or HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist Scientific/Technical/Specialist Basic knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy physics, building on theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Practical experience in clinical radiotherapy treatment planning and in the use of dosimetry equipment in radiotherapy Specialist training on and practical experience with a range of radiotherapy treatment & simulation/scanning equipment, including clinical applications. IT Able to use Excel, Word, etc.to set up documents and spreadsheets, extract information Able to set up and manage the acquisition, structure and networking of information, including image transfer formats Experience in programming (e.g. in one or more of Python, C++, JAVA, R, MATLAB) Communication Able to communicate highly complex information at postgraduate level to other professional groups Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences and write up scientific material for publication The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges 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.

Salary: from £24,856-£25,847.50+ generous benefits package Hours: Full time, 37.5h/week Locations: Based at Yorkshire & North office, Cleckheaton or Boxworth, Cambridgeshire although travel nationwide will be required Contract Type: 6 month fixed-term contract with a view to extension Closing Date: 5pm on Feb 28th 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible. Due to a large volume of work the geophysical survey team at Headland are looking to recruit additional staff. You will be joining a team of experienced geophysicists with over 60 years combined experience. Why Should You Apply? We are a privately owned archaeological business, part of the RSK Group , a leader in integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services. We provide heritage services to the development and construction sectors in UK and across the world. With four offices in England and one in Scotland, we offer our employees: Unique knowledge and expertise. For more than 27 years, Headland has provided not only business-focused archaeology but also people-focused business. We are highly respected within our industry for our achievements in innovation, tailor-made development coaching and training, and our expertise in commercial archaeology. Strong pioneering spirit. Our corporate culture is characterised by a healthy appetite for originality and development. Stable company with excellent growth. Over the years, we have demonstrated steady, positive economic development and formed successful partnerships. Good work environment. You will be surrounded by colleagues who are pleasant, professional, and enthusiastic about their work. Opportunity to influence. You get to work in an open climate, close to decision makers and with the possibility of making a difference. Part of RSK group. You will have further opportunities to become involved in nationally and internationally prominent projects with exciting prospects for career development. The group has c.15000 employees and c.230 environmentally lead companies. The Role We are looking to recruit Assistant Geophysicists, who are committed, results-driven individuals, available to start our geophysical survey training programme immediately. You will be based in our offices in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire or in Boxworth, Cambridgeshire where we have free secure parking. The post is field-based and will involve the survey of sites, using a range of geophysical techniques but primarily magnetometry, of all sizes across the United Kingdom and the EU. Office based training will be available when not on site where you will benefit from using the extensive resources available through our training scheme alongside support from other staff to help develop your early career. As part of the geophysics and fieldwork team you will get involved in large and exciting projects across all parts of the United Kingdom and the EU. Working away and travelling to new places is a normal part of this role; therefore, willingness to travel is essential. Our suite of techniques include: Magnetometry Earth Resistance Low Frequency Electromagnetics Ground Penetrating Radar The nature of the surveys varies from small scale projects which may be completed in a day or two to major infrastructure projects which may take several weeks. Virtually all the surveys will involve working away from your office base in West Yorkshire and travelling to new places is a normal part of this role. Weekend working may occasionally be required. We supply our field teams with onsite welfare facilities in the form of Welfare Vans which have toilets, hot and cold running water and facilities to make hot food. Essential Skills and Qualities: Full UK manual driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles A Degree in Archaeology, or in a relevant subject Willing to work outdoors in all weather A "Can do" attitude and willingness to learn Good organisational & communication skills High level of use of English language Willingness to work away from home Membership of the CIfA Knowledge of MS Office Benefits we offer you: Competitive paid subsistence when applicable Paid accommodation when applicable Use of cutting-edge technology on site, e.g. paperless systems, iPads, Cart-based Magnetometers etc. Ongoing regular training in various areas e.g. Health & Safety, Technical areas and Transferable skills Time off in lieu for time worked above standard hours or overtime paid Annual profit discretionary bonus & performance-related bonus schemes Monthly clothing allowance 28 days annual leave, rising based on service length Extra annual leave purchase scheme 5%-6% employer contribution to pension scheme Income Protection Policy, after a year with Headland Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 4 times your annual salary, after a year with Headland Referral scheme with generous fee A support group of 30+ Mental Health First Aiders Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership discount, Holidays and Entertainment) Employee Assistance Programme (advice on finance, mental health etc) Paid CIfA membership Cycle to work scheme Being part of RSK Group How to apply You must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to your commencement. Send CV and covering letter to quoting reference AGEO-0225. Postal applications will not be accepted. For queries regarding the role, and the trainee programme, email . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may fill existing vacancies before the closing date, so you are advised to submit your application as early as possible. Headland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.