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Planning Dosimetrist

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Barts Health NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in complex treatment planning, including VMAT, IMRT, and SRS, knowledge of Eclipse, and strong initiative. Band 5 candidates considered with training for progression.
  • You will assist in high-quality treatment planning, advise clinicians, support in-vivo dosimetry, teach staff, report abnormal results, and ensure accuracy and compliance with radiation regulations.

Requirements

  • Band 6 dosimetrist to join the radiotherapy physics team
  • Appointment at band 5 possible for less experienced (or newly qualified) staff
  • Training provided to progress to band 6
  • A major part of the work involves complex treatment planning, particularly VMAT and dynamic IMRT Planning
  • Experience in Stereotactic radiotherapy planning (SRS), 4D planning, VMAT QA, and plan checking
  • Experience in Adaptive Radiotherapy Planning for bladder treatments
  • Treatment Planning carried out on Eclipse for the five Varian TrueBeam linacs
  • Experience with HyperArc and a 6d couch for intracranial Stereotactic treatment
  • Experience with pre-treatment imaging on a widebore CT scanner
  • Access to MR and PET-CT in the hospital
  • Ability to carry out a range of VMAT, IMRT and conformal planning
  • Opportunity to develop skills in stereotactic planning
  • Participation in research and development projects
  • Strong sense of responsibility and displaying personal initiative
  • Operator as defined by the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER 2017)

Responsibilities

  • To assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality patient treatment planning service for Radiotherapy.
  • Provide advice to the Clinical Oncologists, Radiographers and Physicists.
  • Assist with an in-vivo dosimetry service.
  • Participate in the teaching, training and development work of the Section.
  • The postholder has a responsibility to report all abnormal or unusual results, or measurements lying outside tolerance limits, to the Head of Section or deputy.
  • The work requires a high degree of accuracy with the postholder having a strong sense of responsibility and displaying personal initiative.
  • The postholder will be an Operator as defined by the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER 2017).

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Planning Dosimetrist.

What is the primary location for this job?

The primary location for this job is St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

What are the qualifications required for a Band 6 Dosimetrist?

Candidates for a Band 6 Dosimetrist should have experience in radiotherapy physics and treatment planning, particularly in VMAT and dynamic IMRT planning. Appointment at Band 5 is possible for less experienced or newly qualified staff, with training provided to progress to Band 6.

What types of treatment does the department provide?

The department provides a comprehensive Radiotherapy service, including a brachytherapy service and a complex Stereotactic Radiotherapy service.

What kind of planning processes will I be involved in?

The post holder will be involved in complex treatment planning, including VMAT, dynamic IMRT planning, stereotactic radiotherapy planning (SRS), 4D planning, VMAT QA, and plan checking.

Which software will be used for treatment planning?

Treatment planning is carried out on Eclipse for the five Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators.

What kind of imaging is performed before treatment?

Pre-treatment imaging is performed on the department’s widebore CT scanner, along with access to MR and PET-CT in the hospital.

What kind of responsibilities does this position entail?

The postholder will carry out a range of planning processes, provide advice to Clinical Oncologists, Radiographers, and Physicists, assist with an in-vivo dosimetry service, and participate in teaching, training, and development within the section.

What is the importance of accuracy in this role?

The work requires a high degree of accuracy, and the postholder must report all abnormal or unusual results to the Head of Section or deputy, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and personal initiative.

What values does Barts Health promote?

Barts Health promotes values focused on inclusion, patient safety, and compassionate care, with an emphasis on creating an outstanding place to work and adhering to the WeCare values.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Niall MacDougall, Head of Clinical Dosimetry, at niallmacdougall@nhs.net.

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Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.