Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main Duties of the Job
If you are a highly skilled and motivated Dosimetrist with strong technical expertise in radiotherapy planning, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative team spirit, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our radiotherapy planning team.
In this role, you will manage a team of dosimetrists, support treatment planning, participate in equipment commissioning, lead projects, and mentor and train staff.
About Us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Working at UHS, you will join a friendly and dynamic team of Scientists, Dosimetrists, and Engineers in the Radiotherapy Physics Group.
Our department operates 7 linear accelerators across two sites, supported by Pinnacle and ELEMENTs TPS, to deliver a comprehensive radiotherapy service. All our linacs are equipped with IGRT and SGRT capabilities, and we have recently installed new HDR brachytherapy equipment. Our active Scientific Computing group drives innovative solutions to introduce automated workflows. We are the only centre in the UK offering Intra-Operative Radiotherapy with an Electron Accelerator and provide physics services for breast Intra-Operative Radiotherapy.
Our upcoming major project is the commissioning and implementation of a new treatment planning system, presenting an excellent opportunity for you to contribute throughout the process.
About the Role
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists, and clinical scientists, you will:
1. Provide specialist advice and support on treatment planning and dosimetry.
2. Develop and check complex radiotherapy treatment plans using state-of-the-art planning systems.
3. Participate in the commissioning and quality assurance of new equipment and techniques.
4. Lead on advanced projects to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
5. Support the training and mentoring of junior staff and students.
What We're Looking For
* BSc in Clinical Technology or related discipline or BSc Therapy Radiography, with HCPC or RCT registration.
* MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or relevant Science-based subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Extensive experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and dosimetry at an advanced level.
* Proficiency with modern treatment planning systems (e.g., Pinnacle, Eclipse, RayStation) and techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and team-working abilities.
* Experience of training others.
Why Join Us?
* Access to the latest technologies and techniques in radiotherapy.
* Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
* A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
* Comprehensive NHS benefits, including pension and annual leave entitlements.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Skills and Competencies
* Attention to detail
* Change management
* General IT skills
* Microsoft Office skills
* People management
* Leadership
* Time management
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* BSc in Clinical Technology or related discipline or BSc Therapy Radiography
* On register of clinical technologists (RCT), HCPC registered therapy radiographer or equivalent level of competence.
* MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or relevant Science-based subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience including highly specialist knowledge of radiation interactions and advanced use of radiotherapy treatment planning.
* Able to demonstrate significant experience & competence in complex radiotherapy treatment planning.
* Experience of training others.
* Experience of post-master's specialist training gained through in-house training and attendance at external courses enabling in-depth knowledge of radiotherapy/treatment planning/mould room and radiation dosimetry applied to radiotherapy treatment.
* Experience of people management.
* Specialist knowledge of CT and MR anatomy
* Able to show a knowledge of current legislation related to radiotherapy
* Able to show a knowledge of up-to-date trends in radiotherapy practice
Desirable
* Incorporated level membership of IPEM
* Practical Mould room experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Registration
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