Clinical Technologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Technical

Treatment planning

Produce complex treatment plans, carrying out the associated dosimetry calculations in accordance with agreed protocols and clinical prescription.

Import patient images from other computer/imaging systems into the treatment planning system when required. Perform image registration of diagnostic and planning CT datasets.

Outline critical patient organs and planning contours within scope of local competence and clinical protocols.

Produce and review written protocols for planning processes, as part of the Quality System.

Participate in the checking of treatment plans under a defined competency framework.

Mould Room

Liaise with pre-treatment radiography and medical staff to attend pre-treatment planning appointments for patients.

Construct customised immobilisation and shielding devices for patients prescribed radiotherapy treatment. A high standard of accuracy and dexterity is required as these devices are used to align and conform radiation beams.

Advise clinical staff on treatment options and their impact on patients and assist in the choice of suitable fixation devices to immobilise patients during treatment.

Repair and modify such immobilisation shells or masks as required.

Design and construct other individual treatment aids such as wax blocks, mouth bites, lead or low melting point alloy blocks, and electron cut-outs, using a range of manufacturing techniques, liaising with medical, radiographic and medical physics colleagues.

Produce written protocols for mould room techniques and practices, as part of the Quality System. Liaise with staff in Radiotherapy to ensure these protocols meet clinical needs.

Quality Assurance

Participate in the routine quality assurance programme for the radiotherapy treatment equipment, assisting the QA physicists.

Perform patient specific quality assurance measurements as required.

Participate in routine quality assurance of treatment planning systems according to schedule.

Test stability and leakage of tertiary radiotherapy dose measuring equipment requiring high precision measurements.

Participate in clinical and quality audits as determined by Heads of section.

Managerial

Prioritise and manage own specialist workload to meet agreed outcomes.

Keep careful records of all work performed and other appropriate records as required for pre-treatment, mould room, dosimetry, quality assurance and statistical purposes.

Monitor stock levels and informing Heads of section of any requirements to ensure that service delivery is maintained.

Maintain COSHH records for the Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics departments.

Attend clinical planning meetings as appropriate.

Professional

The post holder is professionally accountable to the Head of Radiotherapy Physics.

Participate in the appropriate Continuing Professional Development scheme.

Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and conform to Statutory Regulations, approved Codes of Practice and Local Safety Rules.

Teaching, training and research

Provide practical instruction in all techniques associated with the post to placement students and trainees.

Demonstrate techniques to treatment planning staff and physicists as required.

Train other staff in mould room techniques.

Assist with the development of new techniques, in conjunction with other staff groups.

Participate in research and development and clinical trials.

Miscellaneous

Ensure compliance with accredited Quality Systems in the areas of work for which the post-holder carries responsibility. Participate in the development of quality systems.

Report incidents, faults, errors and hazards in accordance with departmental protocols.

Act as an operator under the definitions of IR(ME)R 2017 in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and work instructions.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in a STEM subject
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• HCPC / RCT registration or eligible

Skils and abilities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Demonstrates excellent patient care at all times
• Able to prioritise own work within defined timeframes

Knowledge and experince

Essential

• Experience of radiotherapy treatment planning
• Experience of current mould room techniques
• Good knowledge of radiotherapy techniques

Personal qulaities

Essential

• Articulate in presenting ideas and opinions
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Health and Safety awareness

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

Sterling Way

London

N18 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)