Physicist

Physicist

Department of Clinical Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

HK$63,103 to HK$143,298 (HGPS point 25 to 44) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.

I.                    Primary Function

To deliver general and specialized medical physics service and supervise Resident Physicists.

II.                  Key Result Areas / Job Description

1.

Administration/management duties

a) Arrange adequate supply of service materials and consumables

b) Perform essential duties of the department manager / senior physicist in his/ her absence

2.

Radiation protection

a) Implement or supervise the implementation of the radiation safety measures and code of practice on radiation safety and to ensure compliance with the relevant legislative requirements on use of radiation and radioactive substance.

b) Design or provide consultation on design, including radiation shielding and protection, of new radiological facilities.

c) Provide physics supports in radiation emergencies.

d) Provide radiation safety and protection services.

3.

Professional duties

a) Perform treatment planning, dose calculation and dosimetry verification of radiotherapy treatment and conduct QA on dosimetry aspects of treatment plans produced by other staff.

b) Provide consultation and clarification to doctors and AH health professionals on treatment planning and treatment delivery.

c) Support and/or supervise the delivery of special and complex radiotherapy treatments, such as IMRT, stereotactic radiotherapy/radiosurgery, intra-vascular brachytherapy, afterloading

treatment, and TBI.

d) Operate and maintain an accurate and reliable dosimetry system in support of radiological services.

e) Advice on patient safety and assess patient radiation dose.

f) Develop and provide consultation/advice to doctors and AH health professionals on development of more effective and efficient methods and procedures in radiotherapy and diagnostic radiology.

g) Provide quality assurance and calibration services for radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and imaging equipment.

h) Support clinical trials and statistical analysis of clinical data.

i) Acquire, update and provide in suitable format all necessary physics and dosimetry data for clinical use.

j) Develop, implement and support computer and IT applications in clinical oncology and radiology services.

k) Support equipment and material acquisition including technology assessment, preparation of tender specification, and perform acceptance testing and commissioning.

l) Perform and/or lead X-ray Workshop staff to perform maintenance, calibration and quality assurance of radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and related equipment.

m) Support the daily operation of MRI system on equipment QA, safety, development and advice on the use of scan sequences, imaging protocols and new imaging techniques.

n) Handle the management and disposal of radioactive substances and radiological equipment.

o) Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

p) Prepare radioactive substances for clinical use.

4.

Teaching and training

a) Provide the training for medical and other health care professionals

on medical physics and radiation protection.

b) Provide training for Resident Physicists.

1.

(a)

A Master degree in Physics (General, Medical, Radiation, Health or Applied Physics) or Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Computer, Microwave, Biomedical, Telecommunications or Medical Electronic Engineering) from a local university, or equivalent, and

(b)

Two years’ Resident Physicist training in HA or other relevant training. (see Remarks 2)

OR

2.                A Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Electrical or

Electronic Disciplines)

(Note: Candidates holding equivalent qualifications from external institutes should apply for The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers corporate membership via the Reciprocal Recognition Agreements (RRA))

Note:

Candidates may be advised to approach the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation for assessment on equivalent qualifications, if in doubt.

Preferable Attributes/Exposure: 

1. Communication skill

2. Empathy

3. Commitment to patient care

4. Leadership

5. Interpersonal skills

6. Precision and Carefulness

7. Problem-solving

8. Teamwork

9. Enthusiasm

1.

2.

Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

Applicants who do not meet entry requirement (1b), if find suitable, may be employed to undergo 2 years’ residency training.  The resident will be required to pass a written examination at the end of the first year before entering into his/her second year of elective training. At the end of the second year training, the resident will be required to pass a viva examination. On satisfactory completion of the two-year training and examinations, the resident may be considered for appointment as Physicist in Hospital Authority. Employment may be terminated if the selected applicant cannot pass the assessment after training.

3.

The service of Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be relocated to the Kai Tak Hospital in phases starting from year 2026.

Please submit application on-line on or before 4 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3506 8241.