Clinical Technologist | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care institution in London is seeking an enthusiastic clinical technologist or related professional to join their Radiotherapy Physics group. The role involves producing treatment plans and participating in advanced planning techniques. Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower band. The ideal applicant will have a solid foundation in treatment planning and dosimetry, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Stimulating and dynamic working environment

Wide range of staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in producing treatment plans for external-beam planning.
• Knowledge of dosimetry concepts and calculations.
• Ability to discuss treatment plans with Clinical Oncologists.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine and complex treatment plans with dosimetry calculations.
• Assist with image fusion of CT, MR, and PET images.
• Participate in development work and clinical audits.

Skills

Treatment planning

Dosimetry

Communication with clinical staff

Education

Relevant degree or certification in medical physics or radiography

Tools

RayStation treatment planning system

VMAT technique

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical technologist, junior physicist, dosimetrist, or radiographer to join the Radiotherapy Physics group at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden Hospital. This post will focus mainly on producing treatment plans for all types of external-beam planning in the centre. Some treatment-planning experience is required, demonstrating strong foundations to advance into all areas of planning. An appointment might be made at a lower band for a candidate with less experience.

As part of the planning team, you will work on a variety of treatment sites at a specialist centre. Treatment planning is performed using the RayStation system, primarily with VMAT techniques. We have workflows for adaptive radiotherapy (plan of the day and oART), 4DCT, and breath-hold techniques. Multimodality imaging (CT, PET-CT, MRI) is used for planning several treatment sites. Recent developments include expanding adaptive radiotherapy planning and developing techniques for helical delivery on Radixact units. The department features 6 Elekta linacs, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, a Cyberknife S7, and an Accuray Radixact.

The post holder will be expected to provide an efficient, high-quality patient dosimetry service for radiotherapy, and will operate under IRMER 2017 regulations. Responsibilities include using specialised planning software for conformal and VMAT radiotherapy planning, assisting with image fusion of CT, MRI, and PET images, and discussing plans with clinical staff. Participation in development work, including radiotherapy trials, is also expected.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre, committed to providing the best care and advancing cancer research. We employ over 4,500 staff across two hospitals and a Medical Daycare Unit, offering a dynamic environment with opportunities for flexible working, professional development, and career progression.

Key responsibilities include producing treatment plans and dosimetry calculations, ensuring availability of patient images, analysing treatment parameters, advising clinicians on treatment options, and participating in clinical audits.