Radiotherapy Physics Clinical Practitioner / Technologist

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To construct customised immobilisation and shielding devices for patients prescribed external beam radiotherapy treatment. A high standard of accuracy is required as these devices are used to align and set-up radiation beams. The construction techniques require taking direct patient impressions.

To design and construct other immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patient treatments, dosimetry checks, etc.

To measure patient organ doses on treatment when required for Total Body Irradiation.

To assist in the calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment and plans.

To perform IMRT verification as required.

To produce highly complex treatment plans using both IMRT and conformal techniques. This includes image fusion and some contouring.

To perform routine backup and archiving for treatment planning systems.

To assist in the development work in the department including involvement in clinical trials.

To participate in the training of other staff and visitors.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in clinical technology / therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
• Eligible to join Voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (or equivalent)
• Participates in CPD (e.g. IPEM scheme)

Desirable criteria

• IPEM certificate of completion of clinical technologist training or equivalent
• Member of voluntary register of clinical technologists (or equivalent e.g. HCPC registration as Therapeutic Radiographer)

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Well written application showing good written communication
• Examples of good verbal communication in a healthcare setting within application

Desirable criteria

• Good team worker

Experience

Essential criteria

• Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy Physics Technology (to at least Post Graduate Diploma level) within an advanced radiotherapy department

Desirable criteria

• Experience of treatment planning, mould room, dosimetry

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Regularly handles plaster of Paris, lead and low melting point alloy (dust, fumes, and toxic chemicals), body fluids, vibration and noise from machinery.
• Deals with cancer patients with fungating tumours, open wounds and tracheotomies

Desirable criteria

• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the radiotherapy service

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Able to make accurate and precise patient immobilization devices.
• Able to make accurate and precise radiation and patient measurements using sophisticated testing equipment (e.g. patient measurements during radiotherapy treatments)
• Precise use of various type of machinery (e.g. block cutter, band saws, vacuum former).

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Closing Dates

Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Communication

All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.

Easy read application

If you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet here.

Salary

The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

International Recruitment

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ID and Right to work checks

NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.

Consent

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 784.3KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 504.3KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)