Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre as a Band 6 Dosimetrist/Treatment planner. We would love to hear from any enthusiastic and motivated radiographers or clinical technologists who would be interested in further developing their careers as part of a supportive and friendly multi-disciplinary team which includes radiographers, technologists and physicists
The Radiotherapy department at Nottingham offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of planning including VMAT, SABR and SRS techniques. We have both Monaco and Raystation planning systems, 2 Canon Exceed LB CT scanners (with 4D scanning), access to MRI/PET fusion for outlining and AI contouring technology including MVision.
Main duties of the job
The production of radiotherapy treatment plans in conjunction with Radiographers, Physicists, Technologists and Oncologists
The calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans
To work and lead as part of a team of staff and to assist in the provision of a high quality Radiotherapy Service. To work closely with clinicians, physicists, radiographers, technologists, clerical staff and others providing specialist knowledge, skills and expertise to the department
To comply with and contribute to the maintenance of ISO 9000 quality system for the department.
To participate in audit, and the clinical research and development of techniques and equipment.
To participate in the training and education programme of student and junior radiographers and technologists
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification documents for further details of main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification documents for further details of main responsibilities
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration or eligible for registration with RCT
Desirable
- Masters/Post graduate education
- Evidence of radiotherapy planning specific education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as therapeutic Radiographer or dosimetrist.
Desirable
- Radiotherapy Treatment Planning or Pre-treatment (vSim) experience
- Evidence of planning complex radiotherapy techniques (SABR/SRS)
- Evidence of working in NHS with Cancer Wait Time target knowledge
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of working within a Multi-professional Team
- Evidence of communicating complex information in an understandable manner
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Evidence of organising and prioritising workload taking in to account complexity
- Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities e.g. response to unpredictable requests
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to use complex computer systems to support treatment planning
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration or eligible for registration with RCT
Desirable
- Masters/Post graduate education
- Evidence of radiotherapy planning specific education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience as therapeutic Radiographer or dosimetrist.
Desirable
- Radiotherapy Treatment Planning or Pre-treatment (vSim) experience
- Evidence of planning complex radiotherapy techniques (SABR/SRS)
- Evidence of working in NHS with Cancer Wait Time target knowledge
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of working within a Multi-professional Team
- Evidence of communicating complex information in an understandable manner
Planning and Organisational skills
Essential
- Evidence of organising and prioritising workload taking in to account complexity
- Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities e.g. response to unpredictable requests
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to use complex computer systems to support treatment planning
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre, City Hospital
Nottingham Radiotherapy Centre, Hucknall Road, Nottingham. NG5 1PB
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)