Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Dosimetrist.
You will carry out radiotherapy treatment planning as part of a team in the Treatment Planning Service.Liaise closely with a wide range of staff in Oncology and Radiotherapy, including medical staff, clinical scientists, technicians and radiographers. Support developmental work within the department.
You will also undertake work as part of project based teams to assist in the development of new techniques and processes.
If this interest you apply now!
Main duties of the job
Produce routine treatment plans, in accordance with relevant clinical protocols.Check that all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available.Co-register images from different sources; evaluating the validity of the co-registration.Accurately outline anatomical volumes from CT scans for Gross Tumour Volumes and Organs at Risk, where trained.Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups and take an active role in introducing new equipment and clinical techniques.
Manage own work and prioritise it on a day to day basis, working flexibly where necessary.
Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records in accordance to Quality System requirements
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or eligible for RCT registration
- Knowledge of Radiotherapy and how it works
Desirable
- Evidence of extra CPD activity in planning
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation.
Desirable
- Training in treatment planning VMAT techniques
- Experience with Eclipse
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate scientific information to staff & colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in training others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC or eligible for RCT registration
- Knowledge of Radiotherapy and how it works
Desirable
- Evidence of extra CPD activity in planning
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation.
Desirable
- Training in treatment planning VMAT techniques
- Experience with Eclipse
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate scientific information to staff & colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in training others
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).
