- Company Name
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title
- Research and Development Specialist Dosimetrist – Radiotherapy Physics
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Research and Development Specialist – Dosimetrist, Radiotherapy Physics
**Role Summary:**
Lead and conduct advanced research and development in radiotherapy, focusing on motion management, functional imaging, and adaptive techniques for both photon and proton therapies. Collaborate with academic partners, facilitate clinical trials, and translate findings into evidence‑based clinical practice.
**Expectations:**
- Self‑directed management of a clinical caseload and responsibility for professional conduct of junior staff.
- Progress toward or completion of a postgraduate doctorate (PhD) in a related field.
- Active engagement in multidisciplinary teams, vendor collaboration, and external research partnerships.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Design, implement, and oversee R&D projects in motion management, advanced imaging, and adaptive radiotherapy.
2. Initiate and manage clinical studies and trials in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice and research governance; secure informed patient consent.
3. Develop, document, and enforce policies, protocols, guidelines, and procedures for optimal trial participation and recruitment.
4. Collect, analyze, and disseminate research data through publications, conference presentations, and reports.
5. Mentor and supervise junior technologist / trainee staff.
6. Liaise with academic institutions, industry partners, and multi‑disciplinary clinical teams to promote specialised radiotherapy practices.
**Required Skills:**
- Expertise in radiotherapy physics, dosimetry, and clinical radiotherapy practice.
- Proven experience in clinical trial design, management, and compliance with ICH GCP.
- Proficiency in advanced imaging modalities (functional MRI, PET, etc.) and motion‑management systems.
- Strong data analysis, statistical interpretation, and scientific writing abilities.
- Leadership, project management, and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Minimum Master’s degree in medical physics, radiotherapy physics, or a related discipline; a PhD or active enrollment in a postgraduate doctoral program is mandatory.
- Clinical qualification as a therapeutic radiographer (or equivalent) and/or certification in radiotherapy physics.
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification or equivalent experience in clinical research governance.