Technical6 min

Securing technical leads for SRS / SBRT expansion.

For a stereotactic programme launch, the difference between a capable physicist and the right physicist is documented end-to-end commissioning.

What to look for

Direct ownership of small-field dosimetry, end-to-end phantom testing, imaging and motion management workflow, and the written procedures that survive an accreditation visit. Participation in a programme is not the same as having built one.

How to test it in interview

Ask for the specific failure they found during commissioning and what they changed as a result. Candidates who have genuinely led a launch answer immediately and in detail. The answer also tells you how they will behave when something is off in your department.

Key takeaways
  • Prioritise documented small-field dosimetry and end-to-end testing experience.
  • Distinguish programme participation from programme ownership.
  • Use a commissioning failure question as the core technical screen.
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