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About Me:

I am from Greece and i moved in UK 5 years ago. I live with my husband in the Ipswich. I’m a clinical scientist in radiotherapy and i am doing part time my doctorate. I love long walks, music festivals, Harry Potter, and Sunday roast
My pronouns are:

She/Her
My Work:

Clinical scientist in radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is a treatment for cancer that uses ionising radiation. As a clinical scientist i use my physics knowledge and training in order to make sure that we deliver safe and secure treatment to our patients
My Typical Day:

I am not a morning person so i wake up and get ready to go to work. I get to work at 9 am were I calculate and review patient treatments in order to make sure that patient will receive the best possible treatment. Then i have lunch with my friends usually in the cafeteria but when the weather is good in the gardens of the hospital and in the afternoon i perform check in the machines that deliver the treatment. Also some of the days a devoted to my Ph.D. and research projects.
What I'd do with the prize money:

i will spend them to arrange some visits from students to come and see my departments and learn more of what we do

Education:

I was grow up in a small town in Greece
Qualifications:

At 17 i gave my nationals exams in advance physics, maths, chemistry biology and Greek literature and i got accepted in Physics department at the University of Ioannina in Greece
Work History:

Through my studies i worked in my parents hotels , as a waiter, reception, room service pretty much in all the areas. After I acquired my B.SC. in physics I’ve done some tutoring. after I finished my M.Sc. in medical physics I got a training post in radiotherapy department in Greece. because i want to expand my horizons i applied and i got a job at Ipswich hospital as a clinical scientist in radiotherapy
Current Job:

urrently I am working as register clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Department at Ipswich Hospital. As a clinical scientist I have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible and the accurate delivery of all aspects of a patient’s treatment. My work requires analytical, problem solving and communication skills alongside keep abreast with the latest technological equipment and techniques. Also, I have the opportunity to communicate complex information in a way that can be understood by medical students and trainees.
Employer:

East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Eleni Bakola