Dosimetrist
2 months ago
The radiotherapy department at the Dorset Cancer Centre at Poole Hospital has three linear accelerators (Varian Truebeams), with a fourth Truebeam situated at our satellite centre in Dorchester. All planning is based at Poole. In addition to this we have two Philips CT scanners and an Xstrahl orthovoltage unit. Treatment planning is performed using Eclipse, with Mosaiq as the record & verify system.
Brachytherapy has its own dedicated suite where our I125 seed service is performed using the Bard quicklink system & Variseed. Our HDR service for gynaecological cancers is planned using Oncentra Masterplan and prostate HDR is planned using Oncentra prostate. Both HDR treatments are delivered using a Flexitron unit.
This role requires registration as a Radiographer with the Health Profession Council or a Member of the Register of Technologists
Additional contact information
**Base Location**: Poole Hospital
**Interview Date**: Monday 15th April 2024
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
You will work as part of a team of staff and assist in the provision of the high quality ISO 9001 accredited radiotherapy service. To undertake external beam treatment planning and checking, and brachytherapy planning, as part of a multi-disciplinary team using various software packages. You will contribute to the training of PTP apprentices, STPs and other staff rotating through treatment planning.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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