Senior Dosimetrist - Radiotherapy Physics
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiotherapy Planning department at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for an enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Dosimetrist - Healthcare Science Practitioner (Radiotherapy Physics) to join the friendly, supportive team.
As part of the Dosimetrist team, you will be responsible for the production and checking of all conformal and complex VMAT radiotherapy treatment plans. The department also has an active SABR service for both primary cancer and oligometastatic disease and runs a Specialist Peninsula Neuro SRS/SRT planning service.
Plymouth Oncology centre is a fully integrated Varian department with 3 Linacs all with OBI, RapidArc and gating facilities. We also have a Novalis with ExacTrac Image-Guided radiotherapy for stereotactic treatment (intracranial SRS and SRT). HDR Brachytherapy (including MRI guided) is delivered on a Varian GammaMed unit. Treatment Planning is carried out on the Eclipse TPS V15.6.
We have a strong multi-disciplinary approach to working and the successful candidates will have a wealth of opportunities to develop and broaden abilities.
Main duties of the job
* Work as part of a team in the provision of highly specialised computerised treatment planning services for patients undergoing Radiotherapy.
* Advise clinical staff on the selection and optimisation of treatment techniques, related patient dosimetry and on the physics of radiation.
* Fulfil a specialised operator role in treatment planning.
* Assist in the development of treatment planning techniques and participate in audit.
* Responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Lead Treatment Planning Dosimetrist.
* Liaise closely with a wide range of staff in Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics, including dosimetrists, clinicians, physicists, engineers and radiographers.
* Support the Lead dosimetrist in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in a timely fashion across the radiotherapy service.
Contract Type
Available as a Fixed Term contract or Secondment opportunity (with current line managers agreement - Internal applicants only). Fixed Term contract with the possibility of becoming Permanent.
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Experience of working in treatment planning.
* Experience of working within radiotherapy.
* Experience in advanced 3D conformal and IMRT/VMAT treatment planning.
* Specialist knowledge of computerised treatment planning systems, including their underlying algorithms and inherent strengths and weaknesses.
* Experience of SABR treatment planning.
* Experience with Eclipse TPS.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Vocational BSC (Hons) Degree in Clinical Technology, or hold a recognised qualification with demonstrable clinical experience equivalent Thereto i.e. BSc Therapeutic Radiographer.
* Specialist proven knowledge of treatment planning and mould room advanced procedures.
* Demonstrable experience in Radiotherapy Physics.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Current Specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in the areas of Radiotherapy physics.
* Sound proven knowledge and background in the physics of radiotherapy and radiation safety.
* Working proven knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines (e.g., IRR, IR(ME)R, Health & Safety, COSHH).
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
* Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively.
* Able to prioritise, manage and plan work for self.
* Ability to work well within a busy working environment, at times in unpredictable work patterns and adjust to interruptions during periods of concentration to meet reasonable deadlines.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Radiotherapy Physics level 2, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website: plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk
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