Overview
Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for a permanent position within the Treatment Planning group at our Canterbury 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, including motion management and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System.
Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Responsibilities
* Participation in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance.
* CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.
Qualifications and Development
* Experience as a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist or equivalent.
* Proficient in Eclipse for treatment planning with VMAT, RapidArc, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung as part of routine use.
* Willingness to develop the role through postgraduate training and role extension; development milestones may be provided.
Flexible Working and Benefits
* Flexible working: we consider flexible arrangements and aim to accommodate working needs where possible.
* 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.
* More benefits are detailed in the benefits documents available.
Other Information
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.
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