Senior Specialist Radiographer in Radiotherapy Physics

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/dosimetrist to join the dosimetry team as part of the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics team. The successful applicant will report to the Lead dosimetrist for the service and deputise for them in their absence

Applicants should be State Registered or equivalent. Experience of IMRT/VMAT, SABR and conformal planning is essential and knowledge or experience of pencil-beam proton planning is desirable. The successful applicant will join a growing team of dosimetrists liaising closely with physics, clinical and radiographic staff in the in the provision of radiotherapy and proton therapy physics services. The ability to work effectively with the minimum of supervision is essential.

The work will involve communicating complex information across different electronic platforms. A clinical background with good knowledge of relevant physiology and pathology is also essential. Understanding of Varian radiotherapy and PBT treatment delivery equipment and limitations is essential.

Main duties of the job

The dosimetry team will be expected to produce photon and proton treatment plans for the UCLH casemix, including treatment complex sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary discussions in order to produce the best treatment options for the patient.

The postholder will support the Lead dosimetrist in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in a timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services. The post holder will also support the development and management of the dosimetry team alongside the other senior dosimetrists.

Organise and attend weekly catchup with relevant planning to support, delegate and communicate the planning workload.

The postholder will support the development of new and existing techniques including production of the standard operating procedures and training competencies for staff.

The team participates in planning activities for clinical trials and service development. There are close links with University College London (UCL) and the individual will be expected to contribute to research projects alongside clinical academics alongside the physicists.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

BSc Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers State registration or eligible

Desirable

Evidence of further study/ ongoing education MSc Level equivalent education

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of varied radiotherapeutic techniques Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel Treatment Planning experience Experience of 3-D Treatment Planning systems. Experience of IMRT/VMAT planning Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: Ionising radiation

Desirable

Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques. Experience with ARIA Radiation Oncology Management system

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the day-to-day running and organisation of a Treatment Planning section. Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel

Desirable

Experience with ARIA Radiation Oncology Management system Understanding of Quality systems within Radiotherapy Ability to participate in introduction of new radiotherapy techniques and to implement change

Communication

Essential

Excellent communication skills with an ability to relate confidently to all hospital staff Must be able to communicate in a sensitive manner when talking to patients.

Personal and People Development

Essential

Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD) Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service

Desirable

Experience of training junior Staff including doctors and radiographers

Specific Requirements

Essential

Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department

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