Advanced Treatment Planning Dosimetrist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Scientific

1/ To produce both routine and complex customised external beam radiotherapy treatment plans for individual patients using conformal, IMRT and VMAT techniques, including the use of image fusion and the contouring of organs at risk, in accordance with agreed clinical protocols.

2/ To produce external beam radiotherapy treatment plans using conformal, IMRT and VMAT techniques for individual patients whose clinical need does not conform to standard protocol. The plans produced will involve the highest level of complexity to achieve the desired treatment outcome.

3/ To analyse external beam radiotherapy treatment plans and make judgements regarding treatment parameters and dose effects to the patient ensuring the optimum dose distribution and treatment plan is produced with the best patient outcome.

4/ To independently check and approve external beam radiotherapy treatment plans produced by other members of staff.

5/ To support the day-to-day organisation and scheduling of work to ensure an effective treatment planning service and the delivery of treatment plans within the agreed timescales.

6/ To provide advice to medical staff on appropriate treatment methodologies and treatment plan options on a patient-by-patient basis. Discuss and agree approaches to create optimum treatment plans.

7/ To provide advice to radiography staff on planning aspects of the treatment and to attend the set-up of patients in both pre-treatment and treatment as required.

8/ To assess and re-plan / recalculate patient treatments as required following changes to the treatment regime or patient shape.

9/ Where there has been an error in patient treatment delivery, to contribute to the investigation and documentation of the error.

10/ To review, update and develop departmental written protocols as required.

11/ To carry out quality assurance of the treatment planning system as required.

12/ To contribute to the commissioning of radiotherapy equipment and the implementation of new techniques and services.

13/ To act as an Operator under the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.

Professional

1/ Maintain HCPC registration and an agreed programme of CPD.

2/ To ensure mandatory and statutory training (MAST) is kept up to date.

3/ Demonstrate standards of behaviour consistent with the 5 domains of Good Scientific Practice; Professional Practice, Scientific Practice, Clinical Practice, Research and Development and Innovation and Clinical Leadership.

4/ Keep abreast of technical and scientific developments having immediate or potential applications in medical diagnosis, therapy or research, and advise the Head of Radiotherapy Physics on their implications.

5/ Ensure that all aspects of the work are provided in accordance with the Quality Management System, and conform to relevant legislation, national protocols and Trust policies.

Managerial

1/ To prioritise and manage own work to meet agreed outcomes.

2/ To keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records as required.

3/ To supervise and take responsibility for the work of other staff when they are performing work under the post-holders direction.

Teaching and Training

1/ To participate in the training of other Radiotherapy Physics staff, including trainees and students, in specific techniques and procedures.

2/ To participate in the training of medical and other NHS staff on a range of subjects relevant to the work of the Radiotherapy Physics Section.

3/ To contribute to the provision of training courses and tutorials as appropriate, including the preparation and presentation of lectures on specific topics in Radiation Physics to Medical, Scientific, Technical, Radiography, Nursing and Ancillary staff.

Research and Development

1/ To support and undertake research and development projects including clinical trials within Radiotherapy Physics, disseminating results through presentations, publications and at scientific / clinical meetings as appropriate.

General

1/ When working in other departments, the post-holder will liaise with a wide range of staff including local heads of department, medical staff, radiography staff and nursing staff, adhering to local policies and practices. The post-holder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by the Radiotherapy Physics Section.

2/ Work the hours necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the work, within the flexible working system set up in the Department. In practice the post-holder will, at times, be required to perform duties outside the core working hours of the Department.

3/ To perform other appropriate duties which may be requested from time to time by the Head of Radiotherapy Physics or Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hons degree in an appropriate subject

Registration

Essential

• HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in radiotherapy 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.

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 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)