Dosimetrist - Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom - NHS

Description

We are seeking a radiographer or clinical technologist to join our team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, to work as a dosimetrist in our Treatment Planning team.

The team boasts a culture which is passionately committed to innovative, high-quality care.
We operate a modern fleet of three Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators (installed with Align RT SGRT system, a Canon Aquilion LB CT simulator and an Xstrahl 200 superficial therapy unit.
The post holder will be a Dosimetrist, acquiring skills in Treatment Planning, Dosimetry & Mould Room Technology. Obtain knowledge and experience of treatment planning
Be contouring, planning and checking a range of treatment sites using multiple radiotherapy techniques
Participate in staff and student training.

With great educational opportunities, an abundance of open countryside, cultural festivals, local traditions, and throw in a cost of living that will see you afford a higher quality of life - Somerset has so much to offer you.

It is a beautiful county which offers a diverse lifestyle to suit the needs for your work life balance.
With a focus on promoting wellbeing we can also offer:o Flexible working hourso A hybrid of agile working from home and on siteo Training and development opportunities
The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and experience of treatment planning. Knowledge in advanced use of 3D treatment planning and virtual simulation systems
Understanding of medical terminology and principles of the cancer patient pathway.
Production and checking of clinical radiotherapy treatment plans using a modern treatment planning system
Experience of quality control testing on linear accelerators
Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
Ability to train groups of other professional staff in treatment planning
Able to use Microsoft office programmes (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.) to manage data, extract and demonstrate information
Lead Clinical Scientist - Treatment Planning
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