Job summary
Applications
are invited for an apprentice (level 6) Band 5 (Annex 21) Healthcare Science
Practitioner in Radiotherapy Physics at
the Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital.
The
apprenticeship will start in September 2026 and will run over 3 years.
On
the job training will be provided at Leeds Cancer Centre and with the
educational component for the Medical Physics Technology degree provided by the
University of West of England.
On
completion of the 3 years successful candidates will be eligible to apply for
the Register of Clinical Technologists.
The
successful candidate will be trained in many aspects of the clinical service.
The vacancy will
close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a large volume
of applications.
Main duties of the job
This
post is based in treatment planning. The main responsibilities are:
To contribute to the day-to-day work
of the treatment planning section
To participate in quality control
programme on treatment machines.
To assist with the work of the Mould
Room Department
To fulfil the role of Operator as required by the
Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital
trusts in the UK. We are committed to delivering the highest quality and safest
treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our staff helped to define the
values and behaviours that we should work to so that we can achieve this
vision. This has become known as The Leeds Way, and forms the foundation of our
culture, our ethos and how we work every day.
The
radiotherapy service in St Jamess treats over 7500 new radiotherapy patients
per annum. The centre is equipped with the latest technology, including 12
Versa HDs, MRSim, RayStation treatment planning, a Flexitron HDR remote
afterloading platform for advanced image guided brachytherapy, I-125 prostate
brachytherapy service and Gamma Knife ICON. The managed equipment service has
been renewed, ensuring equipment replacement and comprehensive support for the
next 15 years.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Managerial
Prioritise
and manage own work.
Keep
careful records of all work performed on the patient databases and other
appropriate records.
Support
the training of student radiographers and trainee physicists.
Clinical
and Scientific
Act
as an Operator, under IR(ME)R, for specified areas of work.
Responsibility
for the operation of linear accelerators, virtual simulators, treatment
planning systems and other high capital value items of equipment.
Treatment
Planning
The
department produces over 5000 new treatment plans per year. Each plan is unique
and specific to a particular patient. A significant proportion of time will be
spent interpreting patient treatment planning requests from clinicians and
giving advice to medical staff on appropriate planning techniques. This includes producing and optimising 3D CT
based treatment plans according to clinical protocols.
Ensuring
all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Identify
and contour critical organs at risk on CT or MRI scans following clinical
protocols and work instructions.
Produce
re-plans when required, following changes to the treatment regime or patient
shape. Carry out manual dose calculations.
Participate
in implementing and maintaining the Departments ISO9001:2015 Quality System.
Participate in staff meetings to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the
planning service.
Accurately record all relevant information and
ensure these records are maintained in accordance with the requirements of thedepartment
procedures. Often these records will be
maintained in electronic format.
Communicate
technical information to other disciplines across the field of radiotherapy.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff including
those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant professional
groups.
Support
the work of the Mould Room as required.
Dosimetry
Services
Take
part in the routine weekly calibration of linear accelerators, ensuring that
the doses delivered are within agreed limits.
Research
and Development
To
be involved and contribute to any development work as required by the Chief
Dosimetrist, including the support of clinical trials and technique
development.
Professional
To attend suitable seminars, courses and meetings as
part of personal development and to further the work of the department. Ensure
all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory
requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Managerial
Prioritise
and manage own work.
Keep
careful records of all work performed on the patient databases and other
appropriate records.
Support
the training of student radiographers and trainee physicists.
Clinical
and Scientific
Act
as an Operator, under IR(ME)R, for specified areas of work.
Responsibility
for the operation of linear accelerators, virtual simulators, treatment
planning systems and other high capital value items of equipment.
Treatment
Planning
The
department produces over 5000 new treatment plans per year. Each plan is unique
and specific to a particular patient. A significant proportion of time will be
spent interpreting patient treatment planning requests from clinicians and
giving advice to medical staff on appropriate planning techniques. This includes producing and optimising 3D CT
based treatment plans according to clinical protocols.
Ensuring
all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Identify
and contour critical organs at risk on CT or MRI scans following clinical
protocols and work instructions.
Produce
re-plans when required, following changes to the treatment regime or patient
shape. Carry out manual dose calculations.
Participate
in implementing and maintaining the Departments ISO9001:2015 Quality System.
Participate in staff meetings to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the
planning service.
Accurately record all relevant information and
ensure these records are maintained in accordance with the requirements of thedepartment
procedures. Often these records will be
maintained in electronic format.
Communicate
technical information to other disciplines across the field of radiotherapy.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff including
those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant professional
groups.
Support
the work of the Mould Room as required.
Dosimetry
Services
Take
part in the routine weekly calibration of linear accelerators, ensuring that
the doses delivered are within agreed limits.
Research
and Development
To
be involved and contribute to any development work as required by the Chief
Dosimetrist, including the support of clinical trials and technique
development.
Professional
To attend suitable seminars, courses and meetings as
part of personal development and to further the work of the department. Ensure
all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory
requirements.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- To always act in a professional manner, showing courtesy and respect for other staff and patients.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Ability to cope with large and variable workload
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of external beam radiotherapy.
- Awareness of the needs of patients and clients and the required standards for appearance and behaviour
Desirable
- Awareness of the operation of complex radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) with a B in a science subject or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject (or equivalent)
- GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- To always act in a professional manner, showing courtesy and respect for other staff and patients.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Ability to cope with large and variable workload
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of external beam radiotherapy.
- Awareness of the needs of patients and clients and the required standards for appearance and behaviour
Desirable
- Awareness of the operation of complex radiotherapy technology including linear accelerators
Qualifications
Essential
- A-Level BBC (112 UCAS points) with a B in a science subject or BTEC DMM BTEC (extended diploma) in a science/healthcare related subject (or equivalent)
- GCSE Grade C or 4 or equivalent Maths and English (with certification)
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).
