Independent Technical Assessor / Technical Expert – Radiotherapy
Location: Remote with UK travel
About the Role
UKAS is seeking experienced professionals in Radiotherapy Physics to act as Independent Technical Assessors or Technical Experts. This role involves evaluating organisations seeking accreditation, ensuring compliance with BS 70000 / ISO 15189 standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment of Treatment Plans: Calculation and evaluation of external beam radiotherapy treatment plans.
* Equipment Functionality & Quality Control: Verification of radiotherapy equipment performance, commissioning, and maintenance.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with IR(ME)R 2000 and IRR99 regulations.
* Quality Assurance: Assessing quality management systems in medical physics and radiotherapy settings.
* Accreditation Audits: Conducting technical assessments against UKAS standards, including ISO 17025 / ISO 15189.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
* Degree in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in Radiotherapy Physics.
* Expertise in external beam radiotherapy for various cancers, including breast, prostate, lung, and head & neck.
* Experience in CT imaging (Siemens Somatom Go Open Pro or similar) for treatment planning.
* Broad knowledge of ionising radiation physics and clinical radiotherapy procedures.
* Hands-on experience in commissioning and quality control of radiotherapy equipment, including:
* Linear accelerators
* CT simulators
* Radiation dosimetry equipment
* Treatment planning systems
* Strong understanding of risk management related to equipment failure and staff errors.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of calibration and measurement uncertainty.
* Experience with additional accreditation standards (ISO 17025, ISO 15189).
* Prior involvement in presenting technical papers at scientific conferences.
Professional Registration:
Essential:
* Membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. Science Council (CSci), Engineering Council (CEng), IPEM).
Desirable:
* Registration with a statutory or voluntary healthcare science register (e.g. HCPC, RCT).
Training & Support:
UKAS provides full training in assessment methods, including online/classroom sessions and on-site mentoring to ensure competence in accreditation assessments.
Why Join Us?
* Flexible consultancy work alongside your existing role.
* The opportunity to apply your expertise to support quality and safety in radiotherapy.
* Gain experience in UKAS accreditation and compliance assessments.