Shape the Future of Radiotherapy Treatment at Peterborough City Hospital
Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a highly experienced, registered Radiotherapy Dosimetrist (HCPC/VRCT) to take a senior role within our radiotherapy planning team at Peterborough City Hospital. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the direction of our cutting-edge radiotherapy services and join a team dedicated to providing top-tier patient care.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for:
* Acting as lead for SABR planning and technique development, or acting as planning lead for clinical trials implementation and national audit
* Deputising for the Radiotherapy Planning Manager as required
* Assisting with the management of complex treatment planning pathways
* Provision of highly complex clinical technical information to oncologists and radiographers
* Training of radiographer, planning, and physics staff in treatment planning techniques
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for a full description of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* BSc degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent
* Higher degree (MSc or equivalent) or equivalent level of experience
* Qualified Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer (with, or eligible for, registration with the HCPC or the Voluntary Register for Clinical Technologists).
* Published papers/presentations
Key Skills/Abilities
* Understanding of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017
* Extensive knowledge of the techniques employed to produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans and measure radiation doses.
* Experience of managing clinical teams to maintain radiotherapy planning pathways
Experience
* Specialist experience in the use of specialist software for the planning of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy
* Highly-specialist clinical experience of advanced radiotherapy planning techniques, including SABR
* Experience of radiotherapy planning trials QA, management, and reporting processes.
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
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