Job summary
The post holder is an advanced treatment planner, competent in the full range of conformal 3D planning and more advanced planning techniques such as Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT), Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), intra-cranial stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) and extra-cranial stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Working with clinicians and radiographers they produce plans meeting agreed constraints across the full range of outputs produced by the department but with a major emphasis on advanced planning techniques. They will also be an active member of the plan checking and quality assurance rota within the department, and contribute to the Non-Medical outlining Service provided within Medical Physics.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
- Routinely producing the most advanced 3D plans produced by the department including IMRT, VMAT, SRT and SBRT, working closely with clinicians to ensure plans meeting agreed constraints are produced in a timely manner.
- Quality checking of the full range of conformal 3D plans and final checking of a limited range of conformal 3D plans and corrections produced by other planners.
- Assisting with the training and supervising of junior and trainee staff in the production of 3D conformal and advanced planning techniques. This may include participants in external training courses such as BSc in Clinical Technology, MSc in Medical Physics, medical registrars and therapeutic radiographers.
- Working as required to support and facilitate the department's participation in local clinical trial recruitment and national trial quality assurance.
- Participating in the rota for routine linear accelerator output checks, CT-Simulator quality assurance and IMRT / VMAT patient and machine quality assurance, to ensure that all machines and plans are produced and delivered in accordance with national standards etc.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in physical/computer science, radiography or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of advanced radiotherapy competency, with considerable post-graduate training to MSc level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Incorporated Membership IPEM or equivalent Professional Body.
- Published papers in the field
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of planning a wide range of complex conformal treatments and their implementation, underpinned with a theoretical knowledge of the physics behind the treatment
Desirable
- Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment
- Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy.
- R & D of one's own initiative
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of WAptitude for maths calculations. Able to develop the subject using peer acceptable procedures.ork Ethic
- Good written documentation of projects and procedures
Desirable
- Proven ability to develop the physics of RT. Good at option appraisals of complex alternatives
- Good planning and organisation Use of dosemeters and their software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in physical/computer science, radiography or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of advanced radiotherapy competency, with considerable post-graduate training to MSc level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Incorporated Membership IPEM or equivalent Professional Body.
- Published papers in the field
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of planning a wide range of complex conformal treatments and their implementation, underpinned with a theoretical knowledge of the physics behind the treatment
Desirable
- Use of Radiotherapy Treatment Machines, Treatment Planning Systems, and Radiation Physics Equipment
- Awareness of protocols and pathways used in Radiotherapy.
- R & D of one's own initiative
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of WAptitude for maths calculations. Able to develop the subject using peer acceptable procedures.ork Ethic
- Good written documentation of projects and procedures
Desirable
- Proven ability to develop the physics of RT. Good at option appraisals of complex alternatives
- Good planning and organisation Use of dosemeters and their software
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
