Gordon Sands

Gordon Sands has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Gordon began their career as a Student Physicist at Tallaght Hospital Dublin in 2008. Gordon later worked as a Physicist at Bio-Physica in 2013 and then joined Galway University Hospitals as a Medical Physics Resident from 2014 to 2016.

In 2011, Gordon pursued a Ph.D. degree at the National University of Ireland, Galway. During this time, they conducted research focused on patient safety culture in radiation oncology departments and lectured and supervised laboratories for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Gordon also served as a Science Promotion Officer, promoting science education and keeping up to date with scientific developments.

Gordon then took on the role of Full-time Cara at Barretstown in 2016, supporting therapeutic recreation for children and teenagers affected by serious illness. Gordon continued to gain medical physics experience as a Band 7 Senior Medical Physicist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2017 to 2020 and as a Band 8a Senior Medical Physicist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2020 to 2022.

Most recently, in 2022, Gordon became a Staff Grade Medical Physicist at Saolta University Health Care Group, where they worked until joining Leo Cancer Care as a Research Physicist in 2023.

Overall, Gordon Sands has built a strong background in medical physics, research, education, and science promotion throughout their career.

Gordon Sands completed their education in a chronological manner, starting with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics with Medical Physics and Bioengineering from Technological University Dublin, which they obtained from 2005 to 2009. Gordon then pursued a Master of Science degree in Medical Physics at the University of Galway, which they completed from 2009 to 2010.

Following their master's degree, Sands went on to obtain a Ph.D. in Applied Physics with a specialization in Medical Physics from the University of Galway. Gordon completed their doctoral studies from 2011 to 2017.

In addition to their formal education, Sands also obtained additional certifications. Gordon completed the National Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Programme in Ireland, accredited by CAMPEP and provided by HSE. Additionally, they obtained the Registered Clinical Scientist credential from The Health and Care Professions Council.

No specific information regarding the month or year of obtaining these additional certifications was provided.