Healthcare Science Practitioner (Radiotherapy Physics)(XR05)
Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
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Cyflog: | £31,049.00 i £37,796.00 bob blwyddyn |
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
Dyddiad cau: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
Lleoliad: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9298-ONC-0536 |
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Managerial Prioritise and manage own work. Keep careful records of all work performed on the patient databases and other appropriate records. Support the training of student radiographers and trainee physicists. Clinical and Scientific Act as an Operator, under IR(ME)R, for specified areas of work. Responsibility for the operation of linear accelerators, virtual simulators, treatment planning systems and other high capital value items of equipment. Treatment Planning The department produces over 5000 new treatment plans per year. Each plan is unique and specific to a particular patient. A significant proportion of time will be spent interpreting patient treatment planning requests from clinicians and giving advice to medical staff on appropriate planning techniques. This includes producing and optimising 3D CT based treatment plans according to clinical protocols. Ensuring all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Identify and contour critical organs at risk on CT or MRI scans following clinical protocols and work instructions. Produce re-plans when required, following changes to the treatment regime or patient shape. Carry out manual dose calculations. Participate in implementing and maintaining the Departments ISO9001:2015 Quality System. Participate in staff meetings to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the planning service. Accurately record all relevant information and ensure these records are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the department procedures. Often these records will be maintained in electronic format. Communicate technical information to other disciplines across the field of radiotherapy. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Trust staff including those involved with radiotherapy treatment and other relevant professional groups. Support the work of the Mould Room as required. Dosimetry Services Take part in the routine weekly calibration of linear accelerators, ensuring that the doses delivered are within agreed limits. Research and Development To be involved and contribute to any development work as required by the Chief Dosimetrist, including the support of clinical trials and technique development. Professional To attend suitable seminars, courses and meetings as part of personal development and to further the work of the department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements.