Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist) - Band 6
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Radiotherapy Physics Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for a Band 6 Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist) to join our friendly Medical Physics team.
We support a contemporary Radiotherapy Service and have recently implemented a number of key service improvements including AI auto-contouring and surface-guided radiotherapy. We are currently building a fourth bunker and expect to install a new machine early in 2025.
We are aiming to upgrade both our patient management system and treatment planning system in 2025 with various initiatives to improve both the efficiency and quality of our processes and treatments. We have a growing SABR program and are committed to improving the access to these techniques for our patients.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Dosimetrist team you will be responsible for supporting treatment planning and mould room services, including routine treatment planning of a variety of treatment sites and fabrication of patient immobilisation devices. You will be expected to support future developments of the department, including quality/service and process improvement initiatives, and participate in appropriate CPD/training.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional dosimetry knowledge gained through BSc/HNC/BEng or equivalent
* Specialist knowledge through other courses and regular updating/CPD
* Registered with either RCT or HCPC
* BSc/MSc in Clinical Technology (Radiotherapy Physics) or equivalent
Experience
* Proven post-qualification experience as a Clinical Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics Treatment Planning
* Extensive experience as a registered healthcare professional in Radiotherapy environment
* Experience of Varian Treatment machines
* Experience of Varian TPS (Eclipse)
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work with patients
* Understanding of hardware, software
* Good understanding of radiotherapy
* Working knowledge of TPS and mould-room techniques
* Ability to train and mentor staff, including trainee clinical scientists
* Excellent numerical/analytical skills
* Knowledge of complex treatment planning (VMAT, SABR) and mould-room practices
Other job requirements
* Ability to work in situations with exposure to bodily fluids
* Ability to travel between trusts
* Able to travel out of the region for academic courses/site visits etc.
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year (per annum/pro rata)
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