An opportunity has arisen within The Northern Centre for Cancer Care for an experienced Clinical Technologist, Dosimetrist or Therapeutic Radiographer to act as a Senior Dosimetrist in the Radiotherapy Centre.
The post is based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. There will be the opportunity to participate in developments and may be required to provide supervision and training for junior staff. Current experience of radiotherapy treatment planning is essential, and the post holder will be supported through a comprehensive in-house competency based training programme in treatment planning for a wide range of treatment sites.
Radiotherapy treatment planning is undertaken on Raystation. The Dosimetry teams work as a large combined service between both sites of NCCC in Newcastle and Carlisle allowing ample opportunity for the post holder to deepen their experience of complex treatment planning techniques.
Interview Date: 3 March 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Managing the daily organisation of own workload to ensure the delivery of the highly specialist external beam radiotherapy dose planning service to the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC). For individual patients, designing the radiotherapy plan and determining the treatment parameters on a treatment planning system. For individual patients, validating treatment data generated to ensure its integrity and appropriateness for clinical use and exporting it for treatment. Responsible, with the clinician, for designing highly complex plans for individual patients with particular dosimetric problems and where appropriate communicating the complex information of the plan to other staff groups. Participating in research development projects from inception to completion. Contribute to the delivery of training and education of all staff groups and visitors to the section.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing technical aspects of the radiotherapy dose planning service at Freeman Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary site for patients at The Northern Centre for Cancer Care.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring effective communications within their service and across professional boundaries, overcoming barriers to understanding.
The post holder works independently, within occupational guidelines, and is responsible for management of their own workload.
The post holder is expected to be involved in research and development projects as required.
Job Purpose Providing the technical aspects of the radiotherapy dose planning service at Freeman Hospital site Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities Involvement in research and development projects
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to treatment planning, radiotherapy physics, imaging and treatment. Good understanding of 3D anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology. Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy treatment including imaging modalities.
SKILLS
Essential
Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to work accurately in all areas of work. Good communication skills. Efficient time management and organizational skills. Evidence of numerical skills and 3D spatial awareness.
Desirable
Evidence of competence in report writing and information presentation. Good data collection and analysis skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of Radiotherapy Treatment, Imaging, Dose Planning or Medical Physics in previous employment.
Desirable
Experience of Radiotherapy Treatment, Imaging, Dose Planning or Medical Physics in previous employment. Evidence of completed research and development projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Honours degree in a related subject such as radiotherapy oncology or an equivalent qualification. Registration with the HCPC or RCT.
Desirable
Post qualification study.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
317-2025-04-21-DR #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post is based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. There will be the opportunity to participate in developments and may be required to provide supervision and training for junior staff. Current experience of radiotherapy treatment planning is essential, and the post holder will be supported through a comprehensive in-house competency based training programme in treatment planning for a wide range of treatment sites.
Radiotherapy treatment planning is undertaken on Raystation. The Dosimetry teams work as a large combined service between both sites of NCCC in Newcastle and Carlisle allowing ample opportunity for the post holder to deepen their experience of complex treatment planning techniques.
Interview Date: 3 March 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Managing the daily organisation of own workload to ensure the delivery of the highly specialist external beam radiotherapy dose planning service to the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC). For individual patients, designing the radiotherapy plan and determining the treatment parameters on a treatment planning system. For individual patients, validating treatment data generated to ensure its integrity and appropriateness for clinical use and exporting it for treatment. Responsible, with the clinician, for designing highly complex plans for individual patients with particular dosimetric problems and where appropriate communicating the complex information of the plan to other staff groups. Participating in research development projects from inception to completion. Contribute to the delivery of training and education of all staff groups and visitors to the section.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for providing technical aspects of the radiotherapy dose planning service at Freeman Hospital or Cumberland Infirmary site for patients at The Northern Centre for Cancer Care.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring effective communications within their service and across professional boundaries, overcoming barriers to understanding.
The post holder works independently, within occupational guidelines, and is responsible for management of their own workload.
The post holder is expected to be involved in research and development projects as required.
Job Purpose Providing the technical aspects of the radiotherapy dose planning service at Freeman Hospital site Performs a range of specialist healthcare science activities Involvement in research and development projects
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to treatment planning, radiotherapy physics, imaging and treatment. Good understanding of 3D anatomy and physiology.
Desirable
Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology. Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy treatment including imaging modalities.
SKILLS
Essential
Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to work accurately in all areas of work. Good communication skills. Efficient time management and organizational skills. Evidence of numerical skills and 3D spatial awareness.
Desirable
Evidence of competence in report writing and information presentation. Good data collection and analysis skills.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Experience of Radiotherapy Treatment, Imaging, Dose Planning or Medical Physics in previous employment.
Desirable
Experience of Radiotherapy Treatment, Imaging, Dose Planning or Medical Physics in previous employment. Evidence of completed research and development projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Honours degree in a related subject such as radiotherapy oncology or an equivalent qualification. Registration with the HCPC or RCT.
Desirable
Post qualification study.
Employer details
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Freeman Hospital
317 01 Freeman Hospital
NE7 7DN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
317-2025-04-21-DR #J-18808-Ljbffr
