Job summary
Applications
are invited for an apprentice (level 6) Band 5 (Annex 21) Healthcare Science
Practitioner in Radiotherapy Physics
at the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital.
The
apprenticeship will start in September 2025 and will run over 3 years.
On
the job training will be provided at Leeds Cancer Centre and with the
educational component for the Medical Physics Technology degree provided by
the University of West of England.
On completion of the 3 years successful
candidates will be eligible to apply for the Register of Clinical
Technologists.
The
successful candidate will be trained in many aspects of the clinical service.
The
vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a large
volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
This
post is based in treatment planning. The main responsibilities are:
To contribute to the day-to-day
work of the treatment planning section
To participate in quality control
programme on treatment machines.
To assist with the work of the
Mould Room Department
To
fulfil the role of Operator as required by the Ionising Radiations (Medical
Exposures) Regulations 2017.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital
trusts in the UK. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and
safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our staff helped to
define the values and behaviours that we should work to so that we can
achieve this vision. This has become known as The Leeds Way, and forms the
foundation of our culture, our ethos and how we work every day.
The
radiotherapy service in St Jamess treats over 7500 new radiotherapy patients
per annum. The centre is equipped with the latest technology, including 12
Versa HDs, MRSim, RayStation treatment planning, a Flexitron HDR remote
afterloading platform for advanced image guided brachytherapy, I-125 prostate
brachytherapy service and Gamma Knife ICON. The managed equipment service has
been renewed, ensuring equipment replacement and comprehensive support for
the next 15 years.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Managerial
Prioritise
and manage own work.
Keep
careful records of all work performed on the patient databases and other
appropriate records.
Support
the training of student radiographers and trainee physicists.
Clinical
and Scientific
Act
as an Operator, under IR(ME)R, for specified areas of work.
Responsibility
for the operation of linear accelerators, virtual simulators, treatment
planning systems and other high capital value items of equipment.
Treatment
Planning
The
department produces over 5000 new treatment plans per year. Each plan is
unique and specific to a particular patient. A significant proportion of time
will be spent interpreting patient treatment planning requests from
clinicians and giving advice to medical staff on appropriate planning
techniques. This includes producing
and optimising 3D CT based treatment plans according to clinical protocols.
Ensuring
all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available.
Identify and contour critical organs at risk on CT or MRI scans following
clinical protocols and work instructions.
Produce
re-plans when required, following changes to the treatment regime or patient
shape. Carry out manual dose calculations.
Participate
in implementing and maintaining the Departments ISO9001:2015 Quality System.
Participate in staff meetings to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the
planning service.
Accurately
record all relevant information and ensure these records are maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the department procedures. Often these records will be maintained in
electronic format.
Communicate
technical information to other disciplines across the field of radiotherapy.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff
including those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant
professional groups.
Support
the work of the Mould Room as required.
Dosimetry
Services
Take
part in the routine weekly calibration of linear accelerators, ensuring that
the doses delivered are within agreed limits.
Research
and Development
To
be involved and contribute to any development work as required by the Chief
Dosimetrist, including the support of clinical trials and technique
development.
Professional
To
attend suitable seminars, courses and meetings as part of personal
development and to further the work of the department. Ensure all activities
are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Managerial
Prioritise
and manage own work.
Keep
careful records of all work performed on the patient databases and other
appropriate records.
Support
the training of student radiographers and trainee physicists.
Clinical
and Scientific
Act
as an Operator, under IR(ME)R, for specified areas of work.
Responsibility
for the operation of linear accelerators, virtual simulators, treatment
planning systems and other high capital value items of equipment.
Treatment
Planning
The
department produces over 5000 new treatment plans per year. Each plan is
unique and specific to a particular patient. A significant proportion of time
will be spent interpreting patient treatment planning requests from
clinicians and giving advice to medical staff on appropriate planning
techniques. This includes producing
and optimising 3D CT based treatment plans according to clinical protocols.
Ensuring
all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available.
Identify and contour critical organs at risk on CT or MRI scans following
clinical protocols and work instructions.
Produce
re-plans when required, following changes to the treatment regime or patient
shape. Carry out manual dose calculations.
Participate
in implementing and maintaining the Departments ISO9001:2015 Quality System.
Participate in staff meetings to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the
planning service.
Accurately
record all relevant information and ensure these records are maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the department procedures. Often these records will be maintained in
electronic format.
Communicate
technical information to other disciplines across the field of radiotherapy.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff
including those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant
professional groups.
Support
the work of the Mould Room as required.
Dosimetry
Services
Take
part in the routine weekly calibration of linear accelerators, ensuring that
the doses delivered are within agreed limits.
Research
and Development
To
be involved and contribute to any development work as required by the Chief
Dosimetrist, including the support of clinical trials and technique
development.
Professional
To
attend suitable seminars, courses and meetings as part of personal
development and to further the work of the department. Ensure all activities
are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) with a B in a science subject or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject (or equivalent)
- GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of external beam radiotherapy.
- Awareness of the needs of patients and clients and the required standards for appearance and behaviour.
Desirable
- Awareness of the operation of complex radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) with a B in a science subject or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject (or equivalent)
- GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of external beam radiotherapy.
- Awareness of the needs of patients and clients and the required standards for appearance and behaviour.
Desirable
- Awareness of the operation of complex radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators.
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.
