Radiotherapy Dosimetrist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton seeks a motivated individual to join their radiotherapy treatment planning team. The role involves producing treatment plans, manufacturing patient positioning devices, and engaging in a variety of dosimetry activities. Candidates should have a BSc or radiography degree; experience is desirable but training will be provided. This position requires good communication skills and computer literacy, with opportunities for out-of-site travel. Committed to inclusion and diversity, the organization offers support for new staff.

Benefits

Support networks

Buddy program for new members

Disability Confident Employer status

Qualifications

• Possession of excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Computer literacy with ability to perform tasks accurately in a busy clinical environment.
• Education: BSc in a science-related subject, radiography degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine and complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Manufacture patient positioning devices for radiotherapy treatment.
• Carry out treatment planning, mould room and dosimetry activities.
• Travel to satellite units on a rotational basis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Computer literacy

Education

BSc in a science-related subject

Radiography degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Elekta Mosaiq Oncology Information Management System

RayStation

Elekta Oncentra

Accuray’s Precision platform

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our radiotherapy treatment planning team, providing a radiotherapy physics service to the Sussex Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will have a BSc in a science-related subject, a radiography degree, or an equivalent qualification. Experience is desirable, but not essential as in-service training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Produce routine and complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Manufacture patient positioning devices for radiotherapy treatment.
• Carry out a range of other treatment planning, mould room and dosimetry activities.
• Travel to satellite units on a rotational basis when based at one of the sites (RSCH, Preston Park, or EDGH).

Requirements

• Possession of an excellent communication skills profile and the ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Computer literacy and the ability to perform a variety of tasks accurately and efficiently in a busy clinical environment.
• Education: BSc in a science-related subject, radiography degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience is desirable but not essential, as in-service training will be provided.

About Us

The Radiotherapy Physics section has nearly 30 staff providing scientific, technical and engineering support to the Sussex Cancer Centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and its satellite units in Preston Park (Brighton) and Eastbourne District General Hospital. The post holder will be based at one of these sites, but will be expected to travel to the other sites on a rotational basis. The department uses Elekta Mosaiq Oncology Information Management System, RayStation for planning, Elekta Oncentra for brachytherapy planning, and Tomotherapy planning on Accuray’s Precision platform. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. We offer staff networks and a buddy program for new members, and we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Contact / How to Apply

Candidate Pack

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Rebecca Furner

Job title: Head of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays