Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Radiographer / Dosimetrist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team. The department completed the replacement of our fleet of 4 Linacs in 2022 following the installation or our second Halcyon, alongside our 2 Varian Truebeam machines. The Trust is also working closely with local charities to purchase and install surface guided radiotherapy on all 4 of our Linacs. Main duties of the job Provide an efficient and effective specialist dosimetry service to the Radiotherapy Department. This will necessitate flexibility in working hours and participation in local "on-call" rotas. Ensure that all the necessary patient data including images and other investigations are available and appropriate for the production of patient treatment plans. To produce complex radiotherapy treatment plans to prescription and agreed procedures e.g. VMAT, to maximise therapeutic efficacy to the tumour and minimise healthy tissue damage. To provide support and advice as required ensuring robust decision making for the verification and daily delivery of individual complex plans. Supervise staff within the RDS demonstrating the initiative, responsibility and autonomy required of a Senior Radiotherapy Dosimetrist. To check and approve treatment plans, calculations and accessories produced by other members of staff within the RDS. To provide assistance to the Mould Room staff in the production of patient immobilisation devices and bolus for beam modification. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application. Job description Job responsibilities For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification. Person Specification Essential Essential Degree s Therapeutic Radiographer / Healthcare Scientist Currently on Register with HCPC / RCT Has post qualification experience of working in treatment planning Desirable Desirable Familiar with using Varian and Eclipse planning system Experienced in planning a range of treament sites Experience in working in Mould room Evidence of teaching / training others Good communication skills Person Specification Essential Essential Degree s Therapeutic Radiographer / Healthcare Scientist Currently on Register with HCPC / RCT Has post qualification experience of working in treatment planning Desirable Desirable Familiar with using Varian and Eclipse planning system Experienced in planning a range of treament sites Experience in working in Mould room Evidence of teaching / training others Good communication skills 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website