Radiotherapy Dosimetrist

Treatment Planning Production of appropriate radiotherapy plans for the safe and accurate treatment of patients within protocol Evaluation of plan prior to clinician approval Scheduling of verification appointments Liaising with patient as required Scheduling treatment appointments for complex planning Ensuring all appropriate documentation required for planning is available Manufacture of patient specific devices Manufacture patient specific immobilisation devices and bolus. Construct custom alloy and lead shielding devices for megavoltage, superficial and electron treatments. Advise on the fit of moulds to ensure patients are receiving the accurate delivery of treatment. Mark up immobilisation devices to a very high degree of accuracy. Brachytherapy Perform treatment planning of patients undergoing Brachytherapy. Ensure applicators are ready for use and attend theatres as required. Handle all aspects of work for the use of Radioactive Sealed Sources in accordance with departmental local rules, policies and National radiation guidelines. Participate in the delivery of brachytherapy General To assist in the daily organisation and running of the computer planning area To maintain professional attitudes at all times To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and to be aware that certain information is classified under the Data Protection Act To liaise with other staff members and departments To participate in the accurate collection of departmental statistics To work in close liaison with Clinicians, Specialist Registrars, Junior Doctors, Physicists, Dosimetrists and Radiographers as appropriate To carry out such duties as are required for the accurate and timely treatment and planning of patients Supervision of staff and students To participate in the training of other staff. To ensure that the appropriate training has been undertaken and personal training records have been completed. To be aware of the requirements of ISO 9001 To assist in writing and updating of QMS documents To assist with visits from Nursing Staff, Medical Students and other disciplines To perform other reasonable duties as delegated by the Head of Radiotherapy Physics Undertake further specialist training The post-holder must either be a registered Therapy Radiographer or Clinical Technologist and will maintain registration as appropriate please see job description/person specification for further details on the role