Lead Dosimetrist - Band 7
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Lead Dosimetrist to join our Radiotherapy Dosimetry team. The replacement of our fleet of 4 linacs began in 2019 with the installation of 2 Varian Truebeam machines, with the final Halcyon linac becoming clinical in the summer of 2022. The Trust is working closely with local charities to upgrade the Halcyon linac so that adaptive radiotherapy can be delivered to the patients of Staffordshire through Varian's Ethos Adaptive Therapy System. In addition to this, several service developments are planned for the coming year including the delivery of Oligometastatic SABR. The introduction of these systems into routine use will provide excellent opportunities for personal development.
Applicants should possess a good honours degree in healthcare science or therapeutic radiography and significant post qualification experience of working in treatment planning at an advanced level. Candidates should be HCPC or RCT registered.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to
- Provide an efficient and effective highly specialist dosimetry service to the Radiotherapy Department.
- To produce routine and highly complex radiotherapy treatment plans to prescription and agreed procedures g. VMAT, to maximise therapeutic efficacy to the tumour and minimise healthy tissue damage.
- To provide support and advice as required ensuring robust decision making for the verification and daily delivery of individual complex plans.
- To take responsibility in the absence of the Chief Radiotherapy Dosimetrist in all matters relating to the areas they are leading.
- To assist in identifying and leading areas for development that will influence the strategic direction of the department to ensure a high quality service at all times.
About us
The Cancer Centre opened its doors in 2009 and offers advanced radiotherapy treatment from its 4 Varian linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy service. Imaging support is provided by a newly commissioned in-house Siemens CT scanner and the treatment planning is performed using the Eclipse system. The Centre is determined to meet its aspiration of being a Centre of Excellence for cancer care.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£40,057 to £45,839 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-4301039
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
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