Advanced Treatment Planning Healthcare Science Practitioner
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Job Summary
The post holder is an advanced treatment planner, competent in the full range of conformal 3D planning and more advanced planning techniques such as Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT), Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), intra-cranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) and extra-cranial stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Working with clinicians and radiographers, they produce plans meeting agreed constraints across the full range of outputs produced by the department, with a major emphasis on advanced planning techniques. They will also be an active member of the plan checking and quality assurance rota within the department and contribute to the Non-Medical outlining Service provided within Medical Physics.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
The Post Holder Is Responsible For:
* Routinely producing the most advanced 3D plans produced by the department including IMRT, VMAT, SRT, and SBRT, working closely with clinicians to ensure plans meeting agreed constraints are produced in a timely manner.
* Quality checking of the full range of conformal 3D plans and final checking of a limited range of conformal 3D plans and corrections produced by other planners.
* Assisting with the training and supervising of junior and trainee staff in the production of 3D conformal and advanced planning techniques.
* Working as required to support and facilitate the department's participation in local clinical trial recruitment and national trial quality assurance.
* Participating in the rota for routine linear accelerator output checks, CT-Simulator quality assurance and IMRT/VMAT patient and machine quality assurance.
About Us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust, we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across Wales. Our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and award-winning Welsh Blood Service showcase our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and donors.
Job Details
Date posted: 18 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 120-HS152-0225
Job locations: Velindre Cancer Centre / Abergavenny, Cardiff, CF14 1NZ
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
* A degree in physical/computer science, radiography or equivalent qualification.
* Evidence of advanced radiotherapy competency, with considerable post-graduate training to MSc level (or equivalent).
Desirable:
* Incorporated Membership IPEM or equivalent Professional Body.
* Published papers in the field.
Experience
Essential:
* Significant experience of planning a wide range of complex conformal treatments and their implementation.
Desirable:
* Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment.
* Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy.
* R&D of one's own initiative.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential:
* Evidence of aptitude for maths calculations.
* Good written documentation of projects and procedures.
Desirable:
* Proven ability to develop the physics of RT.
* Good planning and organisation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Additional Information
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: Velindre Cancer Centre
Employer's website: Velindre Cancer Centre
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