Radiotherapy Dosimetrist — Complex Plans & SABR Focus

NHS Jobs; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Peterborough invites applications for a post holder to assist the Lead Dosimetrist in providing the radiotherapy treatment planning service under supervision of the Principal Physicist. You will work with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers and support all planning activities.

We perform RapidArc planning for suitable sites, daily online IGRT, and contribute to research and national clinical trials. Flexible working hours are available.

Qualifications

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the physics of ionising radiation with application to radiotherapy treatment planning.
• Experience with planning software and complex treatment techniques.
• Familiarity with IR(ME)R 2017 and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• The production of highly complex computer based external beam radiotherapy treatment plans for individual patients within clinical and waiting time constraints.
• Supervision of junior dosimetry staff and radiographers working in the treatment planning area.
• Liaison with clinicians, physicists, therapy radiographers and technical staff to ensure a seamless production and transfer of treatment planning data.
• Provision of highly complex clinical technical advice to Oncology clinicians and radiographers for complex, multifactorial problems directly impacting patients' treatments.

Skills

Ionising radiation physics

Radiotherapy treatment planning

IR(ME)R 2017 knowledge

Education

BSc Degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent

MSc Degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent

VRCT or HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Jobs in Peterborough invites applications for a post holder to assist the Lead Dosimetrist in providing the radiotherapy treatment planning service under supervision of the Principal Physicist. You will work with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers and support all planning activities.

We perform RapidArc planning for suitable sites, daily online IGRT, and contribute to research and national clinical trials. Flexible working hours are available.