Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist
Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals for two full-time permanent positions within the Treatment Planning group at our Maidstone site.
Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System. We have recently commissioned a Philips BigBore RT CT and are about to take delivery of our first Halcyon unit.
Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications and may close earlier than the original closing date. Please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
As a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist, you will participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining, and Mould Room assistance. You will also participate in CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.
Depending on your skills and interests and the future requirements of the service, we will actively encourage and support you to develop your role through postgraduate training and role extension.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent, providing a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in West Kent and East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, which opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients.
We employ more than 7,000 staff in a range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed, you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer.
* B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner.
Experience & Knowledge
* Post qualification experience with treatment planning experience.
* Knowledge of conformal and IMRT treatment planning and patient immobilisation.
* Understanding of the risks arising from equipment failure and treatment planning areas.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR and IR(ME)R) Act as an Operator under the terms of IR(ME)R.
* Experience in treatment planning.
Skills
* Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, and Windows applications.
* Able to work with cancer patients.
* Able to work under pressure and cope with stressful situations.
* Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.
* Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff.
* Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups.
* Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation.
* Understanding of infection control and may occasionally work with unpleasant body fluids.
* Able to plan and prioritise own work and exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence.
* Good time management and organisational skills.
* Trained and competent in Cannulation.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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