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Job summary

Main area
Radiotherapy Physics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6701
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Radiotherapy Physics/University College London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£56,276 - £63,176 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/09/2025 23:59

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Specialist Radiographer in Radiotherapy Physics (Dosimetrist)

NHS AfC: Band 7

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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team as part of the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics team. 
Applicants should be State Registered or equivalent. Experience of treatment planning using Varian Eclipse planning system is desirable. The successful applicant will join a growing team of dosimetrists liaising closely with physics, clinical and radiographic staff in the provision of radiotherapy and proton therapy physics services. The ability to work and communicate effectively with the minimum of supervision is essential. 
Candidates must have a clinical background with good knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology and pathology. As the dosimetry team is hybrid working, a good understanding of using Microsoft teams is also an essential requirement for this position.

Main duties of the job

The dosimetry team will be expected to produce photon and proton treatment plans for the diverse UCLH case mix, including treatment complex sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary discussions to produce the best treatment options for each patient. They will participate in the training of students and other staff members on treatment planning. 

The postholder will support the Senior dosimetrists in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in a timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services.  They will support the development of new and existing techniques including production of the standard operating procedures and training competencies for staff.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

·       University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

·       National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

·       Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

·       University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

·       Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

·       University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

·       The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

·       University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

 

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* 

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. 

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. 

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? 

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers D.C.R.T.
  • State registration or eligible
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further study/ ongoing education

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of varied radio therapeutic techniques.
  • Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel
  • Treatment Planning experience
  • Experience of 3-D Treatment Planning systems.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Adaptive planning techniques and processes
  • Knowledge of Trials processes and planning QA

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD)
  • Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of training junior Staff including doctors and radiographers

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Capacity and Demand conflicts and how to resolve them
  • Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Emma Patel
Job title
Lead PBT Dosimetrist
Email address
[email protected]
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