Dosimetrist / Treatment Planner

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced dosimetrist / treatment planner to join our friendly multi-professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Torbay delivers a range of techniques, including Lung SABR and is actively engaged in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials.

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and experienced in treatment planning and the introduction of new techniques, clinical trials and paper light workflows. We have an exciting few years ahead of us in purchasing and commissioning a new treatment planning system, of which you will be part of the project team.

You will be joining our caring, committed, and innovative team in beautiful South Devon. We value creativity, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Share our vision, and you’ll thrive here, surrounded by nature and opportunity.

• You will be expected to provide an efficient, effective and timely treatment planning service in accordance with the departmental protocols and procedures.
• You will be responsible for the accurate and timely production of outlining organs at risk (or checking automated outlining) for all body sites and full understanding of organ at risk doses for all body sites with reference to the site-specific clinical treatment protocols.
• You will be responsible for the palliative radiotherapy pre-treatment calculations and data entry.
• You will also liaise and work with the treatment radiographers in problem solving complex treatment set-ups or issues as they arise and help produce guidance for IGRT when required.
• You will be supported with on-going professional development and in them maintaining your own portfolio of practice. The post holder will also contribute to maintaining the radiotherapy BSI accreditation and ensure that all patients receive an outstanding quality service.

Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

The department actively participates in clinical trials. Lung SABR Treatment commenced in 2021 and is expanding such that we are in the process of commissioning Bone and Nodal Treatments which are expected to start in early 2025.

We have exciting future plans which involve implementing SGRT early 2025, upgrading our current version of Mosaiq, implementation of EPIC and the commissioning of a new TPS. Long term plans will involve preparing for back-to-back Linac replacement programs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this position, please see attached job description and person specification.

degree in physics/engineering/radiography

Medical Physics and Radiotherapy

computerised planning systems IGRT/ IMRT/Adaptive RT

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Work flexibly in a variety of situations and participate in shift work as required

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/MPhys/MSc honours degree in physics/engineering/radiography or Completion of Clinical Scientist or Radiographer Training Programme
• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist /Radiographer
• Broad knowledge of Radiation Physics and other areas in Medical Physics and Radiotherapy
• Robust general knowledge of CT anatomy
• Substantial experience as a registered clinical scientist or radiographer
• Substantial experience of using computerised treatment planning systems including dose volume constraints and margining tools
• Competent using Mosaiq or Data Management Systems
• Experience across the radiotherapy pathway using CT computerised planning systems IGRT/ IMRT/Adaptive RT
• Experience of successful working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing multiple priorities
• Able to decide optimum beam arrangement given a range of (often conflicting) considerations
• Be confident to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience
• Problem–solve, to plan, prioritise and organise own and service workload

• Further industry membership (e.g. IPEM or equivalent)
• Specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in-house training/willingness to undergo training
• Audit Training
• Knowledge and experience of advanced techniques e.g. SABR, adaptive RT and multi-modality imaging
• Advanced knowledge of procedures and techniques within radiotherapy physics particularly in relation to treatment planning
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment machines, dosimetry and treatment planning systems
• Clinical Trials knowledge and experience

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
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• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
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