Chief Medical Physicist – Limerick Cancer Centre (Permanent)
Location: Limerick Cancer Centre.
Overview of role: Conducts all aspects of Radiation Oncology physics, including equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, and compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical and dosimetric aspects of all radioactive sources/radiation producing equipment used in Radiation Oncology. Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment, including calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use.
Arrange all periodic servicing and preventive maintenance inspections of all radiation producing equipment and treatment planning systems.
Maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures accurate tumour localisation, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed.
Develop treatment plans, acquire and assess 4DCTs and respiratory management, store data for treatment plans, and calculate dose distributions and machine settings for treatment.
Provide a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) review of treatment plans.
Consult with the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspects of treatment, translating desired plans into instructions for radiation therapists.
Perform dose measurements and use measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients, providing interpretation/consultation regarding patient doses.
Direct the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and aids, as required.
Assure the Brachytherapy process, if applicable.
Obtain and disseminate information on current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
Initiate and/or collaborate on related research projects with other UPMC Psychicists in the Division of Medical Physics.
Coordinate the day‑to‑day output of the Medical Physics team; in the Chief's absence, the Principal Medical Physicist assumes management of the service.
Lead and manage the team, ensuring professional performance.
Support all quality initiatives, including JCI.
Initiate and implement new clinical practices and Medical Physics programs.
Implement and manage DICOM output of Radiotherapy Trials related to treatment planning.
Oversee annual leave for the team, ensuring adequate cover.
Manage Radiation Protection in the Radiotherapy Department and perform related tasks.
Produce Radiotherapy Trial treatment plans, including DICOM output management.
Identify staffing needs and assist with recruitment and selection.
Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and appraise job results, and enforce policies and procedures.
Make decisions on equipment usage, staff requirements, and program operations, including budgeting and policy review.
Comply with EPA/ORP Rules and Regulations.
Maintain records of continuous professional development to keep Medical Physics Expert status with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine.
Standard Responsibilities
Perform in accordance with system‑wide competencies/behaviours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Live the UPMC Values.
Working Conditions / Environmental Factors
Work indoors in Radiation Oncology. The Chief may not be required to wear a personal radiation dosimeter but must follow hospital radiation policies and procedures. Follow universal precautions and infection control policies, as well as regulations concerning hazardous materials and personal protection.
Qualifications & Experience
PhD or MSc from an accredited program in Medical Physics or a related field.
Experience
Experience with 3‑D conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy, and treatment planning systems is required; radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT are essential.
Extensive experience and knowledge of linear accelerator calibration and periodical quality assurance.
Licensure/Certification
Irish (registered MPE) / European / UK training / US (DABR) / Canadian appropriate licence.
Salary
€125,231.70 – €135,530.89 per annum based on a 35‑hour week.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive pension plan and company‑funded Death in Service Benefit (x3).
Critical ill‑ness cover for all employees up to age 66.
Performance rewards under the annual ACES programme.
Enhanced annual leave up to 27 days.
Flexible working opportunities to support family commitments.
Development opportunities through continued learning and advancement.
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