We are seeking to appoint two healthcare science practitioners / technologists to join our team of 27 clinical scientists and practitioners within the radiotherapy department at Nottingham.
The candidate will work in the mould room. There may be some possibility of participating in linac QA and treatment planning depending on the candidate.
The successful applicant would be eligible for registration on RCT as a Clinical Technologist (or currently on an approved training course and expects to gain eligibility for the RCT within 12 months). Candidates with equivalent registration, such as Therapeutic Radiographers, are also encouraged.
The Post Holder Will Participate In The Provision Of The Technical Clinical Radiation Physics Services Undertaken By The Radiotherapy Physics Section Of The Medical Physics Department. This May Involve:
1. The construction of immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patients prescribed radiotherapy treatment.
2. The calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.
3. Measurement of patient doses for Total Body Irradiation.
4. The production of radiotherapy treatment plans in conjunction with Physicists, Oncologists and radiographers.
Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities.
Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer. We also benefit from a well-equipped mould room.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Osborne Job title: Lead Clinical Technologist Email address: James.Osborne8@nhs.net Telephone number: 01159691169 Extension 71211 or 71228
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