Overview
Join to apply for the Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist role at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. We are looking for two full-time permanent positions within the Treatment Planning group at our Maidstone site. Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites, each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principal Treatment Planning System.
We may consider appointing at a lower band based on skills and experience, and we provide development milestones. Flexible working arrangements may be available to support service needs.
Responsibilities
* Participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section, including CT simulation (including cannulation and contrast), mould room assistance, and organs-at-risk outlining.
* Produce complex treatment plans including VMAT planning.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of SABR and other planning initiatives.
* Support the team in postgraduate training and role extension according to service requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience as a Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist or equivalent role within radiotherapy.
* Willingness to develop through postgraduate training and role extension.
* Flexible approach to working hours to support service needs.
Benefits
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* Additional benefits detailed in the benefits documents.
Additional information
For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Norma Simpson, Job title: Radiotherapy Planning Clinical Lead, Email: normasimpson@nhs.net, Telephone: 01622943637
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