Radiotherapy Dosimetrist
1 week ago
About the Role
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Treatment Planning Specialist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for the production of high-quality radiotherapy plans for the safe and accurate treatment of patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Production of radiotherapy plans using advanced techniques such as VMAT and SABR
- Evaluation of plans prior to clinician approval
- Scheduling of verification appointments
- Liaising with patients as required
- Scheduling treatment appointments for complex planning
- Ensuring all necessary documentation is available
Manufacture of Patient-Specific Devices
- Manufacturing patient-specific immobilization devices and bolus
- Constructing custom alloy and lead shielding devices for megavoltage, superficial, and electron treatments
- Advising on the fit of molds to ensure accurate delivery of treatment
- Marking up immobilization devices to a high degree of accuracy
Brachytherapy
- Performing treatment planning for patients undergoing brachytherapy
- Ensuring applicators are ready for use and attending theaters as required
- Handling all aspects of work related to radioactive sealed sources
- Participating in the delivery of brachytherapy
General Responsibilities
- Assisting in the daily organization and running of the computer planning area
- Maintaining professional attitudes at all times
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to data protection regulations
- Liaising with other staff members and departments
- Participating in the accurate collection of departmental statistics
- Working closely with clinicians, specialist registrars, junior doctors, physicists, dosimetrists, and radiographers
- Carrying out duties required for the accurate and timely treatment and planning of patients
- Supervising staff and students
- Participating in the training of other staff
- Ensuring personal training records are up-to-date
- Awareness of ISO 9001 requirements
- Assisting in the writing and updating of quality management system documents
- Assisting with visits from nursing staff, medical students, and other disciplines
- Performing other reasonable duties as delegated by the Head of Radiotherapy Physics
- Undertaking further specialist training
Requirements
- Appropriate qualification and registration as a Therapy Radiographer or Clinical Technologist
- Current or recent experience (minimum 18 months)
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) or additional experience
- Desirable skills and knowledge include experience in a mould room, complex radiotherapy planning techniques, and advanced computer skills
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