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Radiotherapy Physics – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The radiotherapy physics service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge provides support to the hospital’s radiotherapy service. The service treats approximately 4000 courses of radiotherapy per year using 8 linear accelerators, HDR brachytherapy, LDR brachytherapy, and orthovoltage. We routinely treat using VMAT, SABR, SRS, IGRT and SGRT.
The successful trainee will join a team of over 40 scientific and technical staff, including one radiotherapy trainees who will be in year three of STP. Trainees will undertake rotational placements in the East Anglia region, some of which may be at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, or other hospitals in our training consortium (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust), with the radiotherapy rotation being hosted at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Sarah Brooke
Email: sarah.brooke9@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Mount Vernon is located on the outskirt of London with easy access to the Metropolitan line for travel into central London as well as to greenbelt land and the Chilterns. We are a large regional cancer and the majority of training will take place at the cancer centre with some visits to neighbouring trusts. As well as STP we also train scientists via “Route 2”, and consultant scientists on the HSST training program. We endeavour to provide a supportive learning environment and look forward to welcoming our next STP trainees to join us. The radiotherapy physics department replaced 3 of its treatment machines with 2 Halcyon machines in 2024 and we are currently working on implementing online adaptive radiotherapy
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Karen Venables
Email: karen.venables@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Queen’s Centre provides outstanding rotations in Radiotherapy, Nuclear medicine, Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology. We are a well-equipped centre with six linear accelerators (4x Truebeam and 2x Halcyon) with state-of-the-art surface-guided radiotherapy technology, Flexitron Brachytherapy, Xstrahl Superficial, Papillion Contact Radiotherapy and two Siemens CT scanners. We are a modern and forward-thinking department with a history of training in the STP programme. Being a medium-sized centre, we can provide training in all areas of radiotherapy. The advantage of joining a centre of our size is that we are sufficiently resourced to provide a balanced mix of direct clinical work and development. Throughout your training, you will receive support to become an integral part of the clinical team and actively contribute to the service. Aside from the outstanding work environment and excellent staff retention, Hull offers a plethora of delights, from social and geological to cultural. We are also nestled between the enchanting Yorkshire Wolds on one side and the magnetic east coast on the other.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Nicola Mullins
Email: nicola.mullins5@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Rosemere Cancer Centre is on the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Royal Preston Hospital site and provides an external beam radiotherapy service for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria. You will be based within the radiotherapy physics department at Preston but, during your first year of the programme, will travel to Manchester to complete all the required rotation aspects of your STP training. During your training you will also travel to the University of Liverpool to complete an MSc in Medical Physics.
Your STP training will be fully supported with a dedicated training supervisor, training plan and laptop supplied. There are also several other STP trainees within the department. The training will cover all the required elements of the STP programme and provide opportunities to get involved with all aspects of routine work as well department development projects.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Colin Jennings
Email: colin.jennings@lthtr.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Newcastle University
Radiotherapy Physics – Northern Training Consortium
The NTC is a well-established training consortium of 8 Trusts in the North East and North Cumbria, working together to deliver high quality training in the Physical Sciences. We currently have 29 STP trainees in the region, an experienced workplace training team including a dedicated training co-ordinator, and a trainee network providing peer support. The NTC has a strong record of keeping STP trainees in the region once qualified.
During the specialism years this Radiotherapy Physics post will be mainly based in Carlisle, at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care in North Cumbria. Some year 1 rotations will be based in Newcastle upon Tyne and/or other locations within the NTC (e.g. Durham, Gateshead, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough).
Local promotion details for post(s): Presentations from our open day on Jan 11th are available on our website https://northerntrainingconsortium.co.uk
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Newcastle University
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Name: Judith Mott
Email: judith.mott1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts and training centres in the UK. We have access to an extensive range modern equipment both on site, including 6 MRI, 9 CT, 4 Gamma cameras, over 100 diagnostic ultrasound scanners, a brand new PET scanner and 7 Linacs, plus many more in other centres mainly around the East Midlands. We work closely with clinical colleagues in Radiology, Cardiology and Oncology departments who undertake a broad range of advanced clinical and research activities. You will join with our dedicated and experienced team of expert Clinical Scientist and technologists. Our teams are at the fore front of a large number of development and research activities and have excellent links with the University of Nottingham. Training is based the QMC and City Hospital, which are linked by a frequent shuttle bus service. The RS&DR specialism, in phase 2 and 3 of the training, is based at the QMC campus; some trainees will do their NM and/or RTP rotation (only) in phase 1 at Royal Derby Hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
Newcastle University
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Name: Elizabeth Harron
Email: elizabeth.harron1@NHS.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Radiotherapy equipment currently includes four Elekta linear accelerators (Versa HD & Synergy), equipped with 4D-CBCT and AlignRT SGRT, two wide-bore CT scanners with SimRT supporting 4D and breath-hold capture, an orthovoltage unit and a microSelectron HDR unit. Radiotherapy planning is provided by Eclipse and ProSoma, with patient management provided by MOSAIQ. We also provide an LDR and HDR Brachytherapy service with Oncentra and VariSeed systems. External beam therapy is provided over two sites – one in the Berkshire Cancer Centre within the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, and also in the Bracknell Health Space. Transport will be provided on the occasionally required visit to Bracknell.
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities and a thriving cultural scene, Reading and it surrounding area is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best schools in the UK.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Ignacio diBiase
Email: Ignacio.DiBiase@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Some infrequent travel will be expected to other trust sites in the region. In addition there will be a 2 week placement in UHBW, Bristol to cover the non-ionising radiation rotation. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be paid to cover such essential visits.
Exeter is a vibrant city, close to the natural beauty of Devon’s sandy beaches and rugged moorland. It’s the perfect base for enjoying all the South West has to offer, whilst still being well connected to the rest of the country. We are a friendly and sociable team that strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for trainees. Our trainee numbers have been growing over the last few years, and there is a strong network of trainees in the department, the Trust and the wider region. Additionally, we collaborate with other centres in the South West to give you the full breadth of learning experiences.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: William Crede
Email: will.crede@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
This post is based in the Radiotherapy Physics team at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. It consists of 40+ medical physicists, technicians and radiographers providing comprehensive scientific support for dosimetry, planning and brachytherapy to the Radiotherapy Service at Royal Surrey County Hospital and its satellite radiotherapy department at East Surrey hospital in Redhill. Experience and involvement will be gained in a range of areas essential to cover all aspects of the STP syllabus whilst also allowing the chance to be involved in development and the introduction of new equipment and techniques. The Medical Physics Department has over 120 staff working in 5 sections and during your time as an STP will have the opportunity to learn skills from all sections. The department currently has 12 STPS across the 3 year groups and so you will benefit from extensive peer support and guidance throughout your training.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Mel Cunningham
Email: mcunningham1@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
All training objectives are achievable across both these sites. Occasionally placements outside of OUH can be sought to broaden your experience, these are always fully supported.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
Radiotherapy Physics – The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist cancer care to a wide area including Cheshire and Merseyside. STP training is split between the flagship centre in Liverpool, and a second site on the Wirral. The Trust also has a satellite centre near Aintree which also provides radiotherapy services.
The physics department has over forty registered clinical scientists, and over ten trainee clinical scientists completing the STP. The trust has ten linear accelerators, a low energy proton cyclotron, a HDR brachytherapy unit and several orthovoltage units.
A designated Training Officer supports each Trainee Healthcare Scientist in their progression through the training programme, ensuring trainees complete the learning outcomes of the programme and gain the clinical experience required to become a registered Clinical Scientist. Each trainee is also assigned an individual mentor who provides informal advice and support to the trainee throughout the programme.
Local promotion details for post(s): We have an outreach programme, and hosted a virtual open day on 10th December 2024.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Russell Dawson
Email: russell.dawson2@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
You will be based at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton for your specialism and the majority of your rotations. The hospital is accessible via public transport, with regular buses running to it and staff also have access to parking on-site (currently free). There may be the occasional requirement to travel off-site to Cannock Chase, Dudley Russell’s Hall and Walsall Manor hospitals with surveys etc in your rotational year. Car-shares can be arranged and all hospitals are accessible with buses. A shuttle bus runs to the Cannock site.
You may also need to travel off-site for elements in your rotational training. All sites are within the Midlands and accessible via bus or train.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Davinder Gardner
Email: davinder.gardner@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
This post will be based at Torbay Hospital in Torquay. Some infrequent travel will be required to other trust sites in the region. In addition there will be a 2 week placement in UHBW, Bristol to cover the non-ionising radiation rotation. All reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be paid for these essential visits.
Torquay is famous for being on the English Riviera, with the natural beauty of Devon’s beaches and cliff top walks and the rugged moorland of Dartmoor nearby. It’s the perfect base for enjoying all the South West has to offer, whilst still being well connected to the rest of the country. We are a friendly and sociable team that strive to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for trainees. Our trainee numbers have been increasing over the last few years, and there is a growing network of trainees at Torbay and across the wider region. Additionally, we collaborate with other centres in the South West to ensure you have access to the full breadth of learning experiences. Whether you were born and raised in the South West, or fancy a change of scenery, we believe you will fall in love with Devon and thrive whilst training here.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Jason Searle
Email: jason.searle@nhs.net
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an enthusiastic physicist to join the Medical Physics team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). UHS is one of the biggest employers in the region with over 12,000 staff and a strong healthcare science workforce with close links to the University of Southampton. The Department of Radiotherapy Physics provides physics support to the clinical services at both Southampton and Basingstoke sites (covering 7 linacs and their associated additional hardware and software systems, a superficial unit, an HDR brachytherapy system and a Mobetron intraoperative radiotherapy system) and collaborate closely with all staff groups contributing to Cancer Care. We benefit from good working relationships across Medical Physics and Clinical Scientific Computing which supports the delivery of high-quality training. First year rotations are almost entirely onsite at Southampton General Hospital, but travel to other sites may be required for some training activities, and there may be additional opportunities offered involving travel. This post is an excellent training opportunity for a motivated physicist to specialise in radiotherapy physics in a large regional hospital.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
King's College London
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Name: Jennifer Lowe
Email: Jennifer.Lowe@uhs.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Our Radiotherapy Physics team has 50 scientific and technical staff working in conjunction with clinical colleagues to provide 4,500 new patients per year with World Class radiotherapy treatments. We utilise linear accelerators with Flattening Filter Free (FFF) functionality alongside Tomotherapy and Cyberknife. We also have two wide-bore CT scanners, a dedicated brachytherapy suite and an orthovoltage treatment system.
The radiotherapy rotation and specialism training will be based at the Cancer Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Heritage Building) in Birmingham. Other rotations will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and RRPPS (the Radiation Protection Service) in Kings Norton, Birmingham. All these sites are within walking distance of local train and bus routes. RRPPS supports hospitals and external customers throughout the West Midlands. This means some travel around the region will be required during rotations here, but it is often possible to arrange lifts with supervising staff.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Debra Balderson
Email: healthcarescience@uhb.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist radiotherapy training in Bristol will be at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). We have 5 Elekta Agility Head linacs with onboard imaging, Varian HDR brachytherapy (Prostate, Gynae, Oesophagus, Skin), Gammaknife, Molecular RT, 2 Philips Wide Bore CT’s, Raystation TPS, Clarity Ultrasound and surface guided RT, as well as a 3D printer. We also provide a dosimetry service to the Elekta linear accelerator at Bristol Vet Specialists veterinary hospital in Avonmouth. Rotations will all be based in UHBW, at either the Bristol Royal Infirmary, St Michaels Hospital or BHOC. There may be some visits to other locations in the South West. Bristol is wonderful place to live. There are lots of things to do and we have easy access to the coast and countryside, and easy transport links to South Wales, London, and the North. We are a very friendly and sociable department.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Alison Stapleton
Email: Alison.stapleton@uhbw.nhs.uk
Radiotherapy Physics – University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
The Radiotherapy department has four Varian linacs, an active high dose rate and low dose rate brachytherapy service, and orthovoltage skin service. We are a reference site for Sun Nuclear (quality assurance equipment) and Vision RT (surface guided radiotherapy).
Radiotherapy is primarily based in Poole, with a satellite centre in Dorchester. The non-ionising imaging rotation is completed across the SW region. There is hospital accommodation at Poole which many trainees use and we have access to pool cars and public transport links for travel for those without a car.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Liverpool
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Name: Joshua Naylor
Email: joshua.naylor@uhd.nhs.uk