Gregory Smyth

Experience

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  NHS Highland

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2003

  Trainee Clinical Scientist

  Completed major attachments in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection.

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  The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Sept 2003 - May 2009

  • Developed IMRT treatment planning class solutions. Implemented techniques in the clinic and provided planning support. Published results as a peer-reviewed paper.• Commissioned a wide-bore CT scanner, and a multimodality linear accelerator with in-room CT. • Developed a novel method of image-guidance during radiotherapy using an isodose overlay. Evaluated the technique for prostate cancer and published results as a peer-reviewed paper.• Participated in commissioning a multimodality linear accelerator with in-room CT-on-rails.• Provided routine Duty Physicist support and performed quality control measurements.

  • Senior Clinical Scientist

    Oct 2007 - May 2009

  • Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

    Sept 2003 - Oct 2007
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  The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

  May 2009 - Jun 2020

  • Managed a team of five radiotherapy physicists responsible for advanced technique development, clinical trials, and training.• Recruited dosimetrists and physicists up to Principal level.• Completed part-time PhD on the development of a novel radiotherapy technique, dynamic couch rotation during volumetric modulated arc therapy (DCR-VMAT).• Lead physicist for paediatric radiotherapy. Provided clinical and research physics support to neuro-oncology and paediatric radiotherapy teams.• Credentialed radiotherapy centres for the SIOP-PNET5 Medulloblastoma and IMAT Neuroblastoma clinical trials as a member of the NCRI Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance group. Reviewed and approved individual cases prior to treatment in collaboration with consultant oncologists.• Proposed and implemented scrum for clinical development project management. Acted as Scrum Master during project sprints. Demonstrated value and efficiency of scrum through completed development project backlog and clinical implementation of new radiotherapy techniques.• Developed and implemented a robust multi-isocentric VMAT technique for whole craniospinal axis radiotherapy.• Working group member, NHS England Paediatric Photon Radiotherapy Service Specification.• Working group member, Good Practice Guide for Paediatric Radiotherapy (2nd ed).• Examined candidates and co-wrote exam stations for the NSHCS STP Objective Structured Final Assessments. Training Officer for NSHCS Scientist and Practitioner trainees. Working group member, IPEM Guidance Notes for STP Trainees (Radiotherapy).• Wrote, published and reviewed papers for high-profile journals. Show less • Implemented volumetric modulated arc therapy for head and neck cancer. Enabled more efficient treatment delivery for these patients and saved an estimated one month of linac time per year.• Investigated volumetric modulated arc therapy for multiple clinical sites.• Planned and checked radiotherapy treatments at all levels of complexity, including craniospinal axis, total body irradiation, intensity modulated radiotherapy, and volumetric modulated arc therapy.• Performed machine quality assurance and patient-specific plan verification measurements.• Lectured physicists and radiographers on undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. Show less

  • Principal Clinical Research Physicist

    May 2013 - Jun 2020

  • Principal Radiotherapy Physicist

    May 2009 - May 2013
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  HCA Healthcare UK

  Jun 2020 - now

  Scientific Lead Physicist

  • Managed service development projects across HCA radiotherapy facilities in London.• Implemented an AI-based automated contouring solution for radiotherapy treatment planning, steering the project from options appraisal and vendor evaluation through to installation.• Provided Medical Physics Expert advice for HCA radiotherapy treatment planning services.• Chaired the Radiotherapy Research and Development group.• Chaired the Joint Ventures Radiation Oncology Radiation Users Group.• Provided oversight of research at HCA, as a member of the corporate Research Review Committee.• Reviewed outputs from research and development work.• Supported clinical services at Guy's and UCH facilities.• Working group member, ESTRO Physics Harmonisation and Standardisation of SBRT Planning.• Member, IPEM Radiotherapy Special Interest Group.• Mentor, IPEM mentoring scheme. Show less