Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a healthcare science practitioners / technologists to join our team of 27 clinical scientists and practitioners within the radiotherapy department at Nottingham.



The candidate will work in the mould room. There may be some possibility of participating in linac QA and treatment planning depending on the candidate.



The successful applicant would be eligible for registration on RCT as a Clinical Technologist (or currently on an approved training course and expects to gain eligibility for the RCT within 12 months).



Candidates with equivalent registration, such as Therapeutic Radiographers, are also encouraged.



The post holder will participate in the provision of the technical clinical radiation physics services undertaken by the Radiotherapy Physics section of the Medical Physics Department. This may involve:



The construction of immobilisation, shielding and beam modification devices for patients prescribed radiotherapy treatment



The calibration and dosimetry quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.



Measurement of patient doses for Total Body Irradiation



The production of radiotherapy treatment plans in conjunction with Physicists, Oncologists and radiographers



With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.



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 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.



Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.



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.