Treatment Planning Clinical Technologist/Dosimetrist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Treatment Planning Clinical Technologist/Dosimetrist to join their team. The role involves contributing to the daily operations of treatment planning, managing complex cases, and ensuring quality control in radiotherapy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Clinical Technology or Therapy Radiography and relevant experience in radiotherapy planning. Opportunities for involvement in innovative projects and clinical trials are available.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification radiotherapy planning experience.
• Registered Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to daily treatment planning activities.
• Participating in dosimetry and quality control routines.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Clinical Technology

BSc in Therapy Radiography

Tools

Monaco

RayStation

Job description

Treatment Planning Clinical Technologist/Dosimetrist (XR07)

Applications are invited for a 12-month (secondment cover) Band 7 - Treatment Planning Clinical Technologist position at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds. We seek an enthusiastic Radiographer/Clinical Technologist with radiotherapy experience to provide a specialist service to all patients.

This role is based in Treatment Planning and Mould Room. Key responsibilities include contributing to the daily operations of the treatment planning section, primarily the computer planning of radiotherapy patients, including routine and complex treatments; participating in routine dosimetry and quality control programs on treatment machines and simulators; and assisting with the work of the Mould Room and Brachytherapy sections as needed.

Leeds produces over 5,000 radiotherapy plans annually, predominantly using VMAT and FFF technologies. The service emphasizes research and innovation, with opportunities for involvement in projects and clinical trials. Leeds is a national leader in extracranial SABR.

Main Duties

The main responsibilities include:

1. Contributing to daily treatment planning activities, focusing on computer-based planning for routine and complex cases.
2. Participating in dosimetry and quality control routines on treatment equipment.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is among the UK's largest and busiest hospital trusts, committed to delivering high-quality, safe care. Our values, known as The Leeds Way, underpin our culture and daily operations. The radiotherapy service treats over 7,500 new patients annually, equipped with advanced technology including Versa HDs, RayStation, and Gamma Knife ICON. We support staff redeployment policies and may close or delay adverts during this process.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities span managerial duties, clinical and scientific activities, treatment planning, dosimetry services, teaching, research, and professional development. Key tasks include managing workload, maintaining records, participating in MDTs, operating equipment, interpreting complex treatment requests, planning with CT and other imaging modalities, developing new techniques, and ensuring quality assurance.

Person Specification

Other Criteria

• Ability to concentrate under unpredictable and interruptive conditions.
• Effective communication of complex information.
• Experience in training professional staff in planning techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent, with significant post-qualification radiotherapy planning experience.
• BSc in Therapy Radiography with relevant experience.
• Registered Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer, or a clear pathway to registration.
• Additional experience in Simulator or Virtual Simulator.
• Membership of the Institute of Medical Physics & Engineering.

Experience

• Knowledge of external beam radiotherapy principles.
• Understanding of anatomy, physiology, CT, and MRI as related to planning.
• Familiarity with Monaco and RayStation systems and radiotherapy equipment.

Skills & Behaviours

• Teamwork, flexibility, initiative, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and within timeframes.
• Diplomacy, good relationships, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Professional conduct, confidentiality, creativity, and adaptability.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975).