Treatment Planning Dosimetrist

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 6 contract upon appointment
Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our planning team, and we will appoint to Band 6 for an experienced staff member or to a Band 5 to Band 6 progressive post if not. Duties will include

• External beam treatment planning on RayStation (other TPSs also in use)
• Linac run-ups
• Patient-specific dosimetry (IQM)
• Mould room (patient-facing and benchwork)
• TLD preparation and readout and may include brachytherapy to meet the needs of the department (and staff preference if possible

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to join our fantastic team of dosimetrists producing high quality treatment plans

• Good numeracy skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with our multidisciplinary team including radiographers, clinical scientists, and oncologists.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and being able to fully complete tasks to required standards is key
• Registration HCPC (radiographer) or RCT
• Specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions and awareness of advanced radiotherapy techniques, practical experience of treatment planning and ideally mould room skills.

Onsite working is at Southampton General Hospital, but some travel may be required to Basingstoke or for education and training opportunities.

Work hours will be between 7am and 8pm.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria

• Suitable qualifications (Typically BSc in science based subject or Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent) And experience to have achieved State Registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration on the Voluntary Register for Technologists as a Radiotherapy Physics Technologist
• Specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions and advanced radiotherapy techniques, Practical training in complex treatment planning and mould room skills
• Training as a Clinical Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics or as a Therapeutic Radiographer supplemented by significant expertise in radiotherapy planning techniques gained through CPD and work-based training. Broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology radiotherapy treatment planning, mould room skills and dosimetry
• Ability to respond to changing demands in the service, which may require work flexible/unsocial hours to cover the service
• Ability to travel between centres (including Southampton and Basingstoke)

Desirable criteria

• Vocational degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Medical Technology
• Experience of IMRT / IMAT