About this role
Job summary
The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics, based at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a clinical technologist - mould room & brachytherapy. The successful candidate will join a team of 25 physicists and technologists working in radiotherapy physics.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery all aspects of mould room and brachytherapy support, working alongside another clinical technologist and the Chief Clinical Technologist. A full range of custom immobilisation and shielding devices are produced. Brachytherapy support includes QA, theatre work and treatment delivery, alongside management of the brachytherapy applicator library.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process, an aptitude for intricate manual work and an appetite for both personal and service development.
Applicants should possess a degree in clinical technology, physics, therapy radiography or equivalent, and should have (or be eligible for) registration under a relevant professional body. Exceptional candidates at an earlier point in their career may be suitable for appointment at a lower band.
We have an active brachytherapy service, treating a variety of sites using our Nucletron remote after-loading brachytherapy unit. The department has six Elekta linacs (three Versa HD, three Synergy with Agility MLC - all equipped with FFF technology) and will soon install a new superficial/deep X-ray set. Pre-treatment imaging consists of two Siemens wide bore CT scanners with associated ProSoma virtual simulation software. Treatment plans are produced using Raystation and Monaco.
The department prides itself on delivering state-of the-art treatment techniques to our patient population and research and development is actively encouraged. For example, the use of 3D printing technology is under active investigation and we hope to introduce it into clinical use by the end of the year.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team. Good communication skills with all staff groups Patient handling/movement skills. Efficient time management. Sound knowledge and background in the physics of radiotherapy and radiation safety.
Desirable
Knowledge of Quality Systems.
Qualifications & Training Essential
Degree in Clinical Technology/Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent
Desirable
Registered Clinical Technologist or registered with the HCPC as a therapy radiographer
Experience Essential
Specialist knowledge of Mould Room clinical techniques and practice Sound working knowledge and skills in the use of aseptic techniques and theatre practices.
Desirable
Significant post qualification experience in the Mould Room covering a broad range of routine and non-routine/specialist and highly specialist practices
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)