Senior Dosimetrist, Radiotherapy Physics

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Coventry seeks a dedicated professional for specialized treatment planning and assistance in brachytherapy procedures. The role involves handling advanced technologies such as 3D CRT and VMAT, as well as working in a theatre setting to support ultrasound-guided insertions. The ideal candidate should have expertise in 3D printing for device manufacturing and be committed to the Trust’s values and behaviors in providing excellent patient care. The position offers a unique opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of treatment planning including 3D CRT, VMAT, SABR.
• Experience in brachytherapy and ultrasound-assisted insertions.
• Proficiency in 3D printing and making immobilization devices.

Responsibilities

• Plan treatments using advanced technology.
• Assist in theatre and quality control of linacs.
• Manufacture tools for patient treatment.

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Treatment Planning - 3dCRT/VMAT/SABR
• Brachytherapy - Theatre Assistance, including use of ultrasound to aid insertions. Treatment delivery.
• Mould Room - 3D printing, and manufacture of immobilisation devices.
• PPM - Daily linac Quality Control

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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To ensure that we provide world‑class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third‑party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

Depending on your level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Personal Specification (PDF, 680.3KB)
• Candidate Information (PDF, 736.7KB)
• Welcoming Disabled Candidates (PDF, 376.1KB)