Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Practitioner / Technologist
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
1. To construct customised immobilisation and shielding devices for patients prescribed external beam radiotherapy treatment. A high standard of accuracy is required as these devices are used to align and set-up radiation beams. The construction techniques require taking direct patient impressions.
2. To design and construct other immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patient treatments, dosimetry checks, etc.
3. To measure patient organ doses on treatment when required for Total Body Irradiation.
4. To assist in the calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment and plans.
5. To perform IMRT verification as required.
6. To produce highly complex treatment plans using both IMRT and conformal techniques. This includes image fusion and some contouring.
7. To perform routine backup and archiving for treatment planning systems.
8. To assist in the development work in the department including involvement in clinical trials.
9. To participate in the training of other staff and visitors.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Degree in clinical technology / therapeutic Radiography or equivalent.
* Eligible to join Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (or equivalent).
* Participates in CPD (e.g. IPEM scheme).
* IPEM certificate of completion of clinical technologist training or equivalent.
* Member of voluntary register of clinical technologists (or equivalent e.g. HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer).
* Examples of good verbal communication in a healthcare setting within application.
* Good team worker.
Experience
* Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics Technology (to at least Post Graduate Diploma level) within an advanced radiotherapy department.
* Experience of treatment planning, mould room, dosimetry.
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Regularly handles plaster of Paris, lead and low melting point alloy (dust, fumes, and toxic chemicals), body fluids, vibration and noise from machinery.
* Deals with cancer patients with fungating tumours, open wounds and tracheotomies.
* Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the radiotherapy service.
Physical skills
* Able to make accurate and precise patient immobilization devices.
* Able to make accurate and precise radiation and patient measurements using sophisticated testing equipment (e.g. patient measurements during radiotherapy treatments).
* Precise use of various type of machinery (e.g. block cutter, band saws, vacuum former).
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards.
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.
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