Job summary
**THIS POST IS FIXED-TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 22 MONTHS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
If internal to NHS Wales, please contact your line manager before applying for this secondment position.
The service supports a range of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment that includes four Elekta linear accelerators (with SGRT and FFF capability), a Philips wide-bore CT-scanner, Elekta Monaco treatment planning system, utilising image fusion (ProSoma), auto segmentation and adaptive techniques (Mirada and AutoContour), and a well-developed oncology information management system (MOSAIQ), all deployed in a Citrix environment to provide electronic access across the South-West Wales region and facilitate complete remote and paperless working. The service supports a flexible approach, including working-from-home, unsociable hours and weekend working.
Treatment plans are prepared for a number of clinical trials and clinical sites using techniques that include IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, 4DCT and 4DCBCT and SGRT. The Cancer Centre is undergoing an equipment refresh, replacing our four linear accelerators, a dedicated new CT scanner and replacing our treatment planning system. The SWWCC has an ongoing collaboration agreement with Elekta to advance the next generation of radiotherapy workflow management software tools, keeping us at the forefront of developments.
Main duties of the job
As required, you will undertake various tasks independently and without supervision within treatment planning and Mould Room areas. You are expected to take responsibility for some areas of the service and, with increasing experience, develop a more profound and more specialised knowledge of a subset of the defined tasks within Radiotherapy Physics Services.
You will be responsible with technologists, physicists and other planning group members for preparing treatment plans for patients undergoing radiotherapy. The duties will include operating computer systems for treatment plans, organ-at-risk delineation and performing calculations relating to patient doses. Within the Mould Room, you will have direct contact with patients and work with oncologists and radiographers to produce individualised immobilisation devices. The post holder will also undertake measurement of radiation beams from the linear accelerators to verify treatment delivery accuracy.
You will be involved in undertaking and supervising clinical developments within the department through the introduction of new techniques. You will be responsible for supervising, teaching and training other staff and students within the department.
Qualified Radiotherapy Physics Technologists/Dosimetrists and Radiographers with treatment planning experience are encouraged to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological or physical science or technology-based discipline or degree from the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Appropriate postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Registration as a Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer
- Contemporary specialist working knowledge of the Radiotherapy Physics Technologist
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Appreciation of relevant legislation, standards, and other guidelines for clinical practice and professional standards
- Understands and is committed to continuing professional development
- To recognise own boundaries and seek advice and support when necessary
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree with a strong medical physics component
Essential Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competency in Radiotherapy in a range of mould room / treatment planning techniques
- Experience of advanced planning techniques e.g. IMRT/VMAT
- Practical experience of measurement and/or general technology in the physical or biological sciences
- Participation in a scientific, technological or clinical project
- Participation in a scientific, technological or clinical project
Desirable
- Evidence of further study through short specialist courses
- Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Capable of critically analysing data, facts or situations Competent use of word processors and spreadsheets Manual and mental dexterity. Practical skills demonstrating an ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Numerate and confident with basic level mathematics
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols. Good written and oral communication. Ability to communicate complex information to professionals, patients and audiences
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Able to exert physical effort e.g. moving equipment Flexible approach to needs of the service (e.g. unsociable hours and home working) Appreciation of hazardous environments (as might be posed by ionising radiation, high voltages, lasers, tools, chemicals
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate biological or physical science or technology-based discipline or degree from the College of Radiographers or equivalent
- Appropriate postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Registration as a Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer
- Contemporary specialist working knowledge of the Radiotherapy Physics Technologist
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Appreciation of relevant legislation, standards, and other guidelines for clinical practice and professional standards
- Understands and is committed to continuing professional development
- To recognise own boundaries and seek advice and support when necessary
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree with a strong medical physics component
Essential Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and competency in Radiotherapy in a range of mould room / treatment planning techniques
- Experience of advanced planning techniques e.g. IMRT/VMAT
- Practical experience of measurement and/or general technology in the physical or biological sciences
- Participation in a scientific, technological or clinical project
- Participation in a scientific, technological or clinical project
Desirable
- Evidence of further study through short specialist courses
- Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Capable of critically analysing data, facts or situations Competent use of word processors and spreadsheets Manual and mental dexterity. Practical skills demonstrating an ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and precision. Numerate and confident with basic level mathematics
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols. Good written and oral communication. Ability to communicate complex information to professionals, patients and audiences
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Able to exert physical effort e.g. moving equipment Flexible approach to needs of the service (e.g. unsociable hours and home working) Appreciation of hazardous environments (as might be posed by ionising radiation, high voltages, lasers, tools, chemicals
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).
