Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced dosimetrist to join our friendly multi‑professional radiotherapy team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We deliver a range of techniques, including Lung and Bone SABR and we are actively engaged in both commercial and non-commercial research trials. You will be part of a project team commissioning a new treatment planning system and helping the department stay at the cutting edge of care.
Main Duties
* Provide an efficient, effective and timely treatment planning service in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures.
* Accurately produce treatment plans for a range of body‑sites, including outlining (or checking automated AI outlines) of organs at risk and following site‑specific clinical treatment protocols.
* Perform the palliative radiotherapy pre‑treatment calculations and data entry.
* Liaise with treatment radiographers to problem‑solve complex set‑ups or issues as they arise and support guidance for IGRT when required.
* Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain a personal portfolio of practice.
* Contribute to maintaining Radiotherapy BSI accreditation and ensure patients receive outstanding quality service.
About Us
We are a friendly, caring and innovative team that values work‑life balance and early adoption of new standard‑of‑care changes. Our department comprises two matched VERSA Elekta linacs, Mosaiq Oncology Management System, Pinnacle TPS, Limbus AI OAR outlining software, and a Canon Aquilion CT scanner. We actively participate in clinical trials and are committed to continuous professional development. Future plans include SGRT implementation, abdominal compression, upgrading Mosaiq, EPIC implementation, commissioning a new TPS and preparing for linac replacement programmes.
Details
Band 7 | Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full‑time | Reference number: 388‑7416828‑PC&S‑A | Job locations: Radiotherapy, Oncology Level 4, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Qualifications and Experience
* BSc/MPhys/MSc honours degree in physics, engineering, or radiography.
* MSc in radiotherapy or radiotherapy physics or related subject or equivalent experience.
* Completion of Clinical Scientist or Radiographer Training Programme.
* Evidenced specialist training in dosimetry via university modules or in‑house training.
* HCPC‑registered Clinical Scientist / Radiographer.
* Theoretical and practical knowledge of radiotherapy treatment machines, dosimetry and treatment planning systems.
* Knowledge and experience of advanced techniques such as SABR, adaptive RT and multi‑modality imaging.
* Advanced knowledge of procedures and techniques within radiotherapy physics, particularly for treatment planning.
* Confidence to work autonomously within scope of knowledge and experience.
* Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment, maintaining a calm and professional attitude.
* Interpret a wide range of imaging modalities for planning and treatment optimisation.
* Substantial experience with computerised treatment planning systems.
* Clinical trials knowledge and experience.
* Experience with advanced IMRT planning techniques.
Desirable
* Audit training.
* Experience using Pinnacle treatment planning system.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Radiotherapy, Oncology Level 4, Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
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