Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Physics at Wolverhampton is based in a purpose built building in the Deanesly Centre, following its relocation from the Royal Hospital in 1996. The department initially had two linear accelerators, but it soon became evident that this would not be sufficient. A further two bunkers were built and linear accelerators were commissioned in 2005. At this time a new radiotherapy physics planning area was constructed to cope with the increased demands for Radiotherapy planning physics.

Staff employed
Currently within the section we have 9 clinical scientist posts (8.6wte) and 10 clinical technologist posts (9.6wte) including mould room. The radiotherapy service is supported by 3 electronics technicians who maintain all of the major radiotherapy equipment.

Current Equipment
Two Varian Clinac 2100 C/D with millenium MLC
Two Elekta Precise with beam modulator heads, portal imaging and Elekta cone-beam CT (One with CBCT)
Two Siemens CT scanners (One standard and one wide bore)
Gulmay Orthovoltage unit
Flexitron HDR
Flexitron PDR

New Developments
The centre is about to start a linear accelerator and CT replacement programme. A fifth decant bunker is due to be built, followed by a programme that will see all linear accelerators and associated equipment replaced and commissioned.

Planning Software
Pinnacle Treatment Planning Software
Mosaiq Record and Verify system
Prosoma virtual simulator
Oncentra Masterplan Brachytherapy software with Epid dosimetry and IMSure QA software under development