Job summary
This is an exciting time to join our team as we are implementing SABR for a full range of clinical sites, continuing the roll out of Raystation with paperless working, and supporting the service to develop new systems of work and foster collaborative working with a strong focus on integrated governance. Treatment planning is mainly from our Charing Cross site where our equipment portfolio, supported by Aria OIS, includes four TrueBeam Linacs; two with ExacTrac and 6DoF couches, Philips Brilliance CT scanner and an Xstrahl unit; our Elekta Flexitron Brachytherapy unit and a newly installed TrueBeam with SGRT and 6DoF couch is based at Hammersmith Hospital in a newly refurbished department.
We actively support professional development and encourage dosimetrist led research and QI projects. We support leadership development with excellent leadership development programmes delivered by the trust and are the first London radiotherapy service to adopt all of its clinical and physics workforce as Macmillan professionals. We also support flexible working arrangements with many of our team already working 4 day weeks or 9 day fortnights. All applicants would be expected to be able to support the working hours of the service and work across sites.
Applicants with less experience may be considered for a post at a lower level.
Main duties of the job
Band 7 Senior Dosimetrists in Treatment Planning show a high degree of specialism and should haveseveral years' experience of planning. They are expected to achieve and maintain an expert level ofskills and knowledge. Their primary task is to design safe and accurate radiation treatment plans thatachieve desirable outcomes and promote high standards of health care for our patients. They shouldwork well as part of a multidisciplinary team operating in a quality driven environment. They mustshow aptitude and enthusiasm to achieve departmental and personal goals
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical responsibilities
- Ability to learn the skills needed to perform the range of tasks and responsibilities required of a Band 7 dosimetrist in Treatment Planning.
- Comply with relevant legislation, Trust and departmental policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Responsible for treatment plans undertaken and signed as correct.
- Responsible for treatment plans undertaken by other staff, independently checked and signed by oneself as correct.
- Be aware of own limits in knowledge and experience: In such cases, to responsibly seek advice or assistance from relevant experts.
- Accurately interpret requirements of treatment prescriptions and treatment plans in order to advise other staff, including Consultant Clinical Oncologists and Clinical Scientists where required.
- Demonstrate an expert level of knowledge, showing ability to think critically and analyse data.
Management and Supervision of Staff
- Provide supervision of dosimetrists, student radiographers and other trainees and other staff within Treatment Planning Support and encourage a team approach to problem solving.
- Deputise for the Superintendent Dosimetrist, if nominated by the Superintendent Dosimetrist or Head of Radiation Physics & Radiobiology.
Service Delivery
- Meet standards of proficiency as defined by Trust capability guidelines and the registration body.
- Manage the patient pathway to help achieve compliance with national waiting time guidelines.
- Implement efficient workload management practices to ensure delays and breaches are minimised.
- Provide assistance to clinicians as required, making sure they are made aware of information relevant to their case load: Discuss and implement any actions that result, documenting appropriately.
- Provide expert advice regarding planning, treatment, and verification procedures to ensure the delivery of accurate treatment and optimal outcomes.
- Liaise with clinicians, health care professionals, and others, maintaining continuity of care and providing a quality service responsive to the needs of individual patients and their carers.
- Communicate with patients, relatives or carers in a timely fashion to inform them of appointments or delays. Provide relevant information such that patients can make informed choices.
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, sensitivity and empathy when dealing with patients, helping ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional/Clinical responsibilities
- Ability to learn the skills needed to perform the range of tasks and responsibilities required of a Band 7 dosimetrist in Treatment Planning.
- Comply with relevant legislation, Trust and departmental policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Responsible for treatment plans undertaken and signed as correct.
- Responsible for treatment plans undertaken by other staff, independently checked and signed by oneself as correct.
- Be aware of own limits in knowledge and experience: In such cases, to responsibly seek advice or assistance from relevant experts.
- Accurately interpret requirements of treatment prescriptions and treatment plans in order to advise other staff, including Consultant Clinical Oncologists and Clinical Scientists where required.
- Demonstrate an expert level of knowledge, showing ability to think critically and analyse data.
Management and Supervision of Staff
- Provide supervision of dosimetrists, student radiographers and other trainees and other staff within Treatment Planning Support and encourage a team approach to problem solving.
- Deputise for the Superintendent Dosimetrist, if nominated by the Superintendent Dosimetrist or Head of Radiation Physics & Radiobiology.
Service Delivery
- Meet standards of proficiency as defined by Trust capability guidelines and the registration body.
- Manage the patient pathway to help achieve compliance with national waiting time guidelines.
- Implement efficient workload management practices to ensure delays and breaches are minimised.
- Provide assistance to clinicians as required, making sure they are made aware of information relevant to their case load: Discuss and implement any actions that result, documenting appropriately.
- Provide expert advice regarding planning, treatment, and verification procedures to ensure the delivery of accurate treatment and optimal outcomes.
- Liaise with clinicians, health care professionals, and others, maintaining continuity of care and providing a quality service responsive to the needs of individual patients and their carers.
- Communicate with patients, relatives or carers in a timely fashion to inform them of appointments or delays. Provide relevant information such that patients can make informed choices.
- Demonstrate high standards of professionalism, sensitivity and empathy when dealing with patients, helping ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc or DCR(T) in Therapy Radiography, or equivalent, and registered with HCPC. or Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics, clinical technology, radiography or engineering).
- Eligible for registration as a Clinical Technologist on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
Desirable
- Post graduate study in related specialist subjects.
- Management / leadership courses
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Computer skills sufficient to produce complex conformal radiotherapy plans and supporting documentation
- Supervisory skills that enable you to observe and direct the work of others.
- Education skills sufficient to train students, dosimetrists, etc. Interpersonal skills that allow you to function in a team environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service delivery improvements.
- Project management skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of advanced complex planning on a TPS covering a variety of treatment sites and techniques.
- Good knowledge of treatment and verification procedures in radiotherapy.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
- Experience of planning and reporting for trials.
- Adaptive planning skills.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- BSc or DCR(T) in Therapy Radiography, or equivalent, and registered with HCPC. or Honours degree in a relevant subject (physics, clinical technology, radiography or engineering).
- Eligible for registration as a Clinical Technologist on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT)
Desirable
- Post graduate study in related specialist subjects.
- Management / leadership courses
SKILLS / ABILITIES
Essential
- Computer skills sufficient to produce complex conformal radiotherapy plans and supporting documentation
- Supervisory skills that enable you to observe and direct the work of others.
- Education skills sufficient to train students, dosimetrists, etc. Interpersonal skills that allow you to function in a team environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service delivery improvements.
- Project management skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of advanced complex planning on a TPS covering a variety of treatment sites and techniques.
- Good knowledge of treatment and verification procedures in radiotherapy.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
- Experience of planning and reporting for trials.
- Adaptive planning skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
