Dosimetrist Healthcare Scientist

We are offering an exciting opportunity for Dosimetrist Healthcare Scientist to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy physics department at the Velindre Cancer Service in Cardiff.

• Undertaking measurements on Linear Accelerators
• Measurements on patients
• Maintaining dosimeters
• Brachytherapy support
• Treatment Planning support, The post holder will be expected to undertake post-graduate development to enable registration on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or equivalent, if required. Support will be provided across all relevant aspects of the syllabus.
There will be some flexible hours of working and as the Centre provides a wider service, work may be required in the associated hospitals in the locality. Medical Physics provides all the background scientific and technical data, advice and expertise to the radiotherapy departments for the treatment machines, simulators, computer systems and specialized devices. This is fundamental for patient doses to be prescribed and given correctly, safe operation and staff protection from X-Rays. It includes specifications for the equipment, their calibration and QA, repair & maintenance, data networking and computer control, and individualized patient dose computations. Its constituent sections include machine maintenance & mechanical engineering, brachytherapy, computing & electronics, treatment planning, dosimetry, training & teaching, and R&D. There is also a full Radiation Protection service to all X-Ray users in SE Wales., You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.,
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evening and weekends according to service needs
• Willing to work at another base in the region if required by the service
  
  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., Experience of clinical use of Mould Room, CT-Simulator, Brachy, Linacs etc., Undergraduate degree in physics, clinical technology, computer science, radiography science, computing or equivalent qualification
• Competence in mathematics (especially mental arithmetic)
• Accuracy and attention to detail. Basic IT and spreadsheets.
• Proven communication skills both verbal and written, especially with people of other disciplines who have a barrier to technical understanding.
• Ability to visualise 3D models both conceptually and on computer screen
• Theoretical knowledge of the physics behind the treatment
• Good knowledge of routine methods of treatment for RT including use of the Linac, Previous training in relevant aspects relating to the dosimetrist role
• Knowledge of the requirements of other disciplines (e.g. Oncology; radiobiology; Mould Room; Simulator etc.).
• Anatomy & Physiology (especially cross-sectional images).
  
  Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.