Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Practitioner / Technologist
- NHS
- Full Time
- Nottingham
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint two healthcare science practitioners / technologists to join our team of 27 clinical scientists and practitioners within the radiotherapy department at Nottingham.
The candidate will work in the mould room. There may be some possibility of participating in linac QA and treatment planning depending on the candidate.
The successful applicant would be eligible for registration on RCT as a Clinical Technologist (or currently on an approved training course and expects to gain eligibility for the RCT within 12 months).
Candidates with equivalent registration, such as Therapeutic Radiographers, are also encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the provision of the technical clinical radiation physics services undertaken by the Radiotherapy Physics section of the Medical Physics Department. This may involve:
The construction of immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patients prescribed radiotherapy treatment
The calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.
Measurement of patient doses for Total Body Irradiation
The production of radiotherapy treatment plans in conjunction with Physicists, Oncologists and radiographers
About us
Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area.
Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities.
Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation,.
We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer. We also benefit from a well-equipped mould room.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
To construct customised immobilisation and shielding devices for patients prescribed external beam radiotherapy treatment. A high standard of accuracy is required as these devices are used to align and set-up radiation beams. The construction techniques require taking direct patient impressions.
To design and construct other immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patient treatments, dosimetry checks, etc.
To measure patient organ doses on treatment when required for Total Body Irradiation.
To assist in the calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment and plans.
To perform IMRT verification as required.
To produce highly complex treatment plans using both IMRT and conformal techniques. This includes image fusion and some contouring.
To perform routine backup and archiving for treatment planning systems.
To assist in the development work in the department including involvement in clinical trials.
To participate in the training of other staff and visitors.
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
