Production Technologist - Co. West Midlands, United Kingdom - The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Description

The radiotherapy physics department consists of a dedicated and experienced, diverse team, working together to provide the highest standard of radiotherapy physics support.

In treatment planning this will include production of complex three-dimensional treatment plans and completion of checking procedures on less complex plans.

Treatment planning aspects will be managed by Chief Clinical Technologist and professionally responsible to Consultant Physicist, Head of radiotherapy physics.

They will be involved in training other staff and will assist act as a workplace supervisor for MPPM trainees and apprentices.

Further treatment units include, Xstrahl orthovoltage, Flexitron HDR.

Supporting software currently includes Pinnacle TPS, Mosaiq Record and Verify system, Prosoma Virtual Simulator and Oncentra Masterplan Brachytherapy software, IMSure QA Software and Sun Nuclear ArcCHECK dose/plan verification system.

This is an outstanding opportunity to be involved with a number of developments such as SABR and advanced brachytherapy to develop your career.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve.

We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow.

We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC.

The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Technically and professionally responsible to the Consultant Physicist Head of Radiotherapy Physics and through them to the Head of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Department for the work of the group.

To ensure that at all times, as required, adequate cover is provided by the group and take part in mould room cover during bank holidays and at other treatment days.

To take part in a flexible duty rota which will include duties in the Radiotherapy Physics treatment planning, and Mould Room sections of the department.

The appropriate distribution of duties to be determined by the Chief Clinical Technologist (Treatment Planning) and Chief Clinical Technologist (Mould Room).

To assist with the organization of the brachytherapy service including arranging patient treatment appointments, organizing theatre sessions, MRI sessions, , ward admissions and medical staff.

To include the training and supervision of other staff during these procedures.

To carry out all Mould Room duties that involve direct patient contact in a sympathetic and considerate manner, immediately reporting any clinical problems to the relevant consultant.

Contribute to the development of the use of computerised mould room equipment, and network systems, including the training of other staff in the use of such systems.

To collate matters associated with annual leave, sick leave, on-call, overtime, appraisal etc within the group, and to communicate this information as appropriate to the Consultant Physicist, Head of Radiotherapy Physics.

To be responsible for the training, to any required level as appropriate, and appraisal of staff working within the group.

To act as work-based supervisor for MPPM trainees/ apprentices
To demonstrate a flexible approach to the needs of the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department.
To be available for on-call and overtime work as necessary.
To conform to safe working practices, and departmental policies and procedures.
To be aware of and contribute to governance and risk management issues within the Department.
Taking impressions ,fabrication of shells, cut-outs, boluses etc
External beam treatment planning
Brachytherapy treatment planning/ checking

Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance.

We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service.

Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process.

Furthermore, a sample of all applicants' qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa and Skilled worker visa .
net Telephone number Additional information Michelle Poulton xt 86204