Advanced Specialist Dosimetrist - Radiotherapy Physics
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Radiotherapy Planning department at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth for two enthusiastic, Band 7 Advanced Specialist Dosimetrists - Healthcare Science Practitioners (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. You will also be actively involved in the department's SABR service for both primary cancer and oligometastatic disease. There is an opportunity to participate in the 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 their abilities.
Expected interview date will be 20th November 2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of treatment planning and plan checking. The post holder will:
* 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 the physics of radiation.
* Fulfil a specialised operator role in treatment planning.
* Assist in the development of treatment planning techniques and participate in audit.
* Be 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.
* Assist with the work of the Mould Room Department when required.
* Contribute to the training of PTP apprentices, STPs, and other staff rotating through treatment planning.
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. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Vocational BSC (Hons) Degree in Clinical Technology or hold a recognised/equivalent qualification with clinical demonstrable experience equivalent.
* e.g. Degree in physical sciences with IPEM Diploma in Clinical Technology or equivalent.
* OR
* Degree or DCR (T) in therapy radiography plus further relevant formal in-service training.
* Relevant Postgraduate diploma, MSc, and/or specialist proven knowledge of treatment planning and mould room advanced procedures, management acquired through accredited formal courses or equivalent in-depth experience to Masters level.
* Membership of (or eligible to register) the Register of Clinical Technologists or state registered therapy radiographer.
Knowledge & Experience
* Developed specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience in advanced radiotherapy treatment planning.
* Developed specialist proven knowledge and understanding of principles and practice of Treatment Planning, Dose Measurement, Mould Room, Virtual Simulation, and Quality System.
* Advanced level of proven understanding of radiation risk (to patients and staff) i.e., treatment plan error or positional error.
* Current proven knowledge of the Eclipse treatment planning computer systems used for treatment plan production. Understands the limitations of treatment planning algorithms during plan production.
* Current specialist demonstrable experience and proven knowledge of patient immobilisation techniques used in the field of radiotherapy.
* Able to prioritise, manage, and plan work for self. Exercise own initiative.
* Management skills: to supervise qualified staff within a Clinical technologist team, junior staff, students, and clerical staff.
* Good communication skills and ability to communicate complex and highly complex information across clinical and professional boundaries.
* Manual dexterity and ability to move and position less able patients and inert objects weighing over 10Kg.
* Able to make judgements on plan results and report interpretation to clinicians.
* Able to solve highly complex problems using analytical skills and clinical judgement.
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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