Senior Medical Physicist — Radiation Oncology

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 134,000 - GBP 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Rochester is seeking a Senior Physicist specializing in radiation oncology. The role involves mentoring staff physicists, overseeing treatment plans, and ensuring the accuracy of radiation dosage calculations. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree or PhD in Medical Physics and have extensive experience in a clinical environment. This position offers a competitive salary with a focus on technology implementation in patient care within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics/Medical Physics or related field required.
• Minimum 10-14 years of experience in radiation oncology physics in clinical settings.
• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology or similar in radiation oncology physics.

Responsibilities

• Mentors Staff Physicist for treatment simulations.
• Supports Lead Physicist for treatment plan implementation.
• Supervises dosimetry methods and ensures dose calculations are accurate.
• Mentors for brachytherapy treatment planning and quality assurance of equipment.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving

Technical support

Quality assurance

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Physics/Medical Physics

Tools

Radiation therapy equipment

3D, IMRT, SRS/SRT planning systems

Job description

A healthcare institution in Rochester is seeking a Senior Physicist specializing in radiation oncology. The role involves mentoring staff physicists, overseeing treatment plans, and ensuring the accuracy of radiation dosage calculations. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree or PhD in Medical Physics and have extensive experience in a clinical environment. This position offers a competitive salary with a focus on technology implementation in patient care within a supportive team environment.