Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals for two full-time permanent positions within the Treatment Planning group at our Maidstone site.

Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System. We have recently commissioned a Philips BigBore RT CT and are about to take delivery of our first Halcyon unit.

Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.

Main duties of the job

As a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist you will participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance. You will also participate in CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.

Depending on your own particular skills and interests and the future requirements of the service we will actively encourage and support you to develop your role through postgraduate training and role extension.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer
• B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Post qualification experience with treatment planning experience
• Knowledge of conformal and IMRT treatment planning and patient immobilisation.
• Understanding of the risks arising from equipment failure and treatment planning areas.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR and IR(ME)R) Act as an Operator under the terms of IR(ME)R

Desirable

• Experience in treatment planning.

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel and Windows applications.
• Able to lift medium weights.
• Able to work with cancer patients
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly and unambiguously within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing
• Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation
• Understanding of infection control
• May occasionally work with unpleasant body fluids.
• Able to plan and prioritise own work
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
• Good time management skills and ability to work deadlines
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable

• Trained and competent in Cannulation

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

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