Radiation Therapy Medical Physicist - MSc, MPhys, MIPEM, MInstP, CSci
Demonstrated success as physics lead in imaging and IGRT, having commissioned the Varian OBI systems for clinical use on multiple machines and creating quality assurance programs for department’s imaging systems.
Additional qualifications:
Trusted member of multidisciplinary stereotactic radiosurgery team
7 years in the field with valuable viewpoint to department
Sought after mentor by both experienced employees and trainees
Respected source of new scientific methods and developments
STRENGTHS
Analytical Problem Solving using the Application of Scientific Principles • Safety Conscious • Strategic Insight and Execution • People Development and Mentoring • Organizational Skills • Critical Thinking • Efficient • Accurate • Responsible • Enthusiastic • Continued Professional Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth NHS Trust 2013 to Present
Principal Healthcare Scientist – Radiation Therapy Physicist - Imaging Lead
Departmental Roles:
Commissioning New Techniques and Equipment
Varian OBI
Exactrac
IPLAN
Novalis TX
Sitting on the Stereotactic Multidisciplinary Team
Determining patient suitability for Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Transition from Frame to Frameless SRS
Stereotactic Treatment Planning
Machine Quality Assurance and Calibrations
External Dosimetry Audits
Training
Training and Overseeing Junior Members of Staff
Member of the Departmental Senior Staff Group
Deciding the projects and direction the department wishes to move in
Lead in IGRT
Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting
Accomplishments include:
The transition from frame to frameless SRS through the commissioning of a Novalis TX, Exactrac and IPLAN has resulted in:
Improved treatment accuracy
Increased departmental flexibility
Improved patient comfort
Increase in SRS patient throughput
The departments IGRT capabilities were increased by the commissioning of Varian OBI systems resulting in:
Improved treatment accuracy and reduced CTV-PTV margins
Increased numbers of patients receiving IGRT
Performing external dosimetry audits for other departments has ensured the accuracy of their patient pathway from CT to treatment.
The training of junior members of staff in new procedures within the department has increased their knowledge and skillset whilst freeing up more senior members of staff to work on pushing the department forward.
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust 2007 to 2013
Clinical Scientist – Radiotherapy Physicist
Departmental Roles:
Commissioning New Techniques and Equipment
Varian OBI
4DCT for Respiratory Gating
Delta4
External beam plan checking
HDR Gynecological and Prostate Planning
Quality Assurance
LINAC
CT Scanner – Instigation of departmental CT QA program
HDR
Orthovoltage
Training Other Members of Staff
Accomplishments include:
Commissioning th...
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