Principal Radiotherapy Treatment Planning-Adaptive Radiotherapy 8a

Principal Radiotherapy Treatment Planning-Adaptive Radiotherapy

If the opportunity to play a key role in developments in Treatment planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team is tempting, then this new B8A role within the dosimetrist/Healthcare Practitioner workforce at Velindre could be for you.

We are looking for an experienced Treatment Planner to take up a new post dedicated to online Adaptive Radiotherapy and to work with the other Principal Healthcare Science Practitioners within the Treatment Planning team. Velindre Cancer Service is currently undergoing a period of major investment with the satellite centre recently opened in Abergavenny, and the transition to a new building in Cardiff (Summer 2027). At completion, there will be Ethos linacs in both sites, as well as a complete refresh of imaging and software systems.

Main duties of the job

Leads on adaptive radiotherapy implementation by introducing best practice into the current workflow X

Day-to-day management of the treatment planning workflow as part of a team

The postholder develops their own skills to further advance the adaptive radiotherapy implementation

Supervises, mentors and trains less experienced staff in adaptive radiotherapy planning techniques

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-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 apply the key principles of value based 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.

At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge

• Degree in physical or computer science or radiography
• Post-graduate training in the field of radiotherapy to MSc level (or equivalent) including the anatomical, radiobiological and physical aspects enabling the prescription and approving of treatment plans
• Clinical Registration (as a Clinical Technologist or as HCPC Radiographer)
• Evidenced achievements in treatment planning techniques to advanced levels e.g. VMAT/IMRT
• Incorporated Membership IPEM
• Relevant supervisory and training qualifications
• IPEM accredited MSc in Medical Physics

Experience

• Experience of planning a wide range of complex conformal treatments and advanced techniques such as IMRT and IGRT and their implementation.
• Experience of clinical use of Mould Room, Simulator, Linacs etc
• Supervisory and training experience
• Attendance of Treatment Planning courses provided by other centres and radiotherapy related organisations.
• Published papers and/or presentations
• Participation in CPD scheme
• Involvement in Linac or software or workflow commissioning
• Experience of R&D and project work and clinical trials

Skills and Attributes

• Proven communication skills both verbal and written, especially with people of other disciplines who may have a barrier to technical understanding.
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of possible errors, and ability to spot them
• Anatomy & Physiology (especially cross-sectional images).
• Good developmental IT skills in databases, spread sheets & addition software etc.
• Willingness to work flexible hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.