Job summary
Bristol Radiotherapy Physics has a brand new, Band 5Dosimetrist/Clinical Technologistpostdue to an exciting expansion of our service.
There is lots to get involved with as a Band 5with additional possibility to gain HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist via Route 2.
In Bristol we have 5 Elekta Agility-Head linacs with onboard imaging (our next commissioning cycle kicks off next year), Varian HDR brachytherapy (Prostate, Gynae, Oesophagus, Skin), Gammaknife, Molecular RT, 2 Philips Wide Bore CT's, Raystation TPS, Clarity Ultrasound and surface guided RT, as well as a 3D printer.
We also work alongside a Scientific Computing team and have developed several Python based in-house applications as well as Raystation scripts.
Bristol is wonderful place to live. There are lots of things to do and we have easy access to the coast and countryside, and easy transport links to South Wales, London, and the North. We are a very friendly and sociable department.
The Radiotherapy Physics group works with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, radiographers, computing and engineering staff.
We use and develop the latest technology to ensure the best possible radiotherapy treatments for our patients.
We are a large, friendly, sociable group that work hard to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Plan and carry out calibration measurements and QC equipment checks of Linear Accelerators, Brachytherapy unit, CT scanner, MRI Scanner and associated equipment, to ensure their safe and accurate operation, in accordance with Radiotherapy Physics department's QA program traceable to professional and National Standards.
- Carry out initial QC data analysis, for checking by competent Physicists. Understand the acceptable tolerances and immediately draw to the attention of the Head of Section, or other appropriate physicist, any data that is not within tolerance.
- Undertake acceptance testing and commissioning of radiotherapy equipment, as determined by the Head of Section
- To generate treatment plans for simple and complex radiotherapy treatments for a range of clinical sites.
- The post-holder may assist with specialist clinical technical services, for example as part of the TBI, Gamma knife or Brachytherapy rotas.
- To assist with administration tasks related to dosimetry.
- In providing all the above services, the post holder acts as an Operator within the meaning of the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse and access scientific, technical and medical data.
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts and situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of the role of Radiotherapy Physics and its application in the healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out quality control checks of radiotherapy equipment. The post holder must know and understand enough about radiation and the radiotherapy equipment that generates the radiation to make safe and reliable measurements in the quality control process.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The post holder must be able to be sufficiently highly dextrous to position delicate instruments such as radiation dose meters accurately under the radiation beam to be measured without damaging the sensitive devices.
- Another example is the need for fine control of input devices on radiotherapy treatment planning computers in order that the delineations of organs and target volumes are made with the intended accuracy.
- Good numeracy and logical thinking skills are needed to apply and adapt the class solutions in order to achieve the optimum treatment plan.
- In visiting the linear accelerator to perform quality control, which is generally done on a daily basis, the post holder must be strong enough to move dosimetry equipment weighing up to 12 Kg, the post holder must be able to move the material in and out of the beam multiple times on each quality control visit.
- The post holder must have the emotional resilience to spend time working with, and in the vicinity of, terminally ill cancer patients including young such patients.
Desirable
- Good organisation skills.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of computing packages for Wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A BSc in Physics, Medical Physics, Clinical Technology, Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
Desirable
- An MSc in Medical Physics.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team and adapt to change.
- Good attention to detail.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Ability to analyse and access scientific, technical and medical data.
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgements involving facts and situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of the role of Radiotherapy Physics and its application in the healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out quality control checks of radiotherapy equipment. The post holder must know and understand enough about radiation and the radiotherapy equipment that generates the radiation to make safe and reliable measurements in the quality control process.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- The post holder must be able to be sufficiently highly dextrous to position delicate instruments such as radiation dose meters accurately under the radiation beam to be measured without damaging the sensitive devices.
- Another example is the need for fine control of input devices on radiotherapy treatment planning computers in order that the delineations of organs and target volumes are made with the intended accuracy.
- Good numeracy and logical thinking skills are needed to apply and adapt the class solutions in order to achieve the optimum treatment plan.
- In visiting the linear accelerator to perform quality control, which is generally done on a daily basis, the post holder must be strong enough to move dosimetry equipment weighing up to 12 Kg, the post holder must be able to move the material in and out of the beam multiple times on each quality control visit.
- The post holder must have the emotional resilience to spend time working with, and in the vicinity of, terminally ill cancer patients including young such patients.
Desirable
- Good organisation skills.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of computing packages for Wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A BSc in Physics, Medical Physics, Clinical Technology, Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
Desirable
- An MSc in Medical Physics.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively in a busy team and adapt to change.
- Good attention to detail.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
