Dosimetrist

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dosimetrist to join our treatment planning team. You will work within the areas of External Beam Treatment (EBRT) planning, Brachytherapy and Mould Room as required. 

You will work as part of a team providing a highly specialist clinical and technical service. 

You will be responsible, together with physicists and other members of the planning group, for preparing and checking treatment plans for patients undergoing radiotherapy, including SABR and SRS treatments.

You will be involved in the clinical developments of the department through the introduction of new techniques and the training of others.

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or B.Sc. Hons equivalent.
• Health Care Professions Council registration
• BSc in Clinical Technology (or equivalent)
• Completion of IPEM accredited Technologist Training scheme
• On Register of Clinical Technologists
• Candidates who meet the other requirements of the post but are working towards completing the training required for RCT will be considered for appointment on Annex 21 of Band 6
• Post graduate experience with the production of complex treatment plans
• Informal teaching and training of a variety of healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology
• Detailed knowledge of principles, practice and limitations of radiotherapy planning
• Detailed knowledge of specialist planning techniques
• Knowledge of and use of different information sources
• Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R)
• Knowledge of treatment plan checking
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Presentation skills - professional presentations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff
• Work as part of a team and independently
• Prioritise and schedule tasks
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Ability to synthesise information, consider and evaluate risks and options when making difficult decisions
• Able to think ahead, judge development trends and plan accordingly
• Participate in continuous Service development
• Able to challenge and question
• Able to communicate with key groups: Patients, Members of the MDT, Therapy radiography staff, Physics staff, Consultants, Clinical Director, Medical staff, Nursing staff, A&C staff
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Able to change routine working hours to match demand within the department. Able to occasionally work extra hours when needed
• Competent, professional approach
• Accurate / thorough / pays attention to detail / methodical
• Able to cope with stress and pressure and meet deadlines
• Receptive and sensitive to the priorities of other staff groups
• Reliable and supportive

• Further Education in Treatment Planning MSc level modules
• Training received or working towards M.Sc. level award
• Training received or working towards Research methodologies
• Experience of leading on research and audit
• Experience of checking treatment plans
• NHS experience
• Good awareness of different Treatment Planning systems
• Knowledge of the capabilities, and limitations of Tomotherapy
• Ability to interpret, manipulate and present data
• Communication
• Involvement with audits

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.