Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Orchard Square, Sheffield
Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist
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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Orchard Square, Sheffield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 1 Jan | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2755812c849b4204a24215e22090ef36
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in a busy Radiosurgery Physics department providing scientific and technical support to the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Please note, we also have a Senior Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist post available too.,
- To provide clinical technical support to The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgeryincluding all aspect of patient treatment, dosimetry and quality assurance ofRadiosurgery equipment.
- Take an active role in the provision of medical physics support for the stereotactic radiosurgery services, including the provision of technical support at all stages of the patient preparation, target localisation, planning and treatment processes.
- The post holder contributes to research projects as guided by the Section Chief Clinicaltechnologist. The successful candidate will join the Radiosurgery Physics team and Clinical Scientists and will participate in all aspects of the service including:
- Radiosurgery treatment planning (Elekta GammaPlan Software).
- Treatment delivery,
- Equipment quality assurance,
- Development and maintenance of our Quality Management System.
- Patient data analysis for service evaluation and the research and development activities of the department
The National Centre in Sheffield has been treating patients with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery since 1985. Sheffield was the first unit in the world to install the latest GammaKnife model, the Esprit, in 2023. The unit currently treats around 900 patients per year., You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.