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Senior Dosimetrist (London)
GenesisCare UK
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Posted Oct 21
About this role
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Senior Dosimetrist at our specialist cancer care centre within Cromwell Hospital in London? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary. As a Senior Dosimetrist with us, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the treatment planning service at our London centre, based within Cromwell Hospital, ensuring patients receive safe, accurate and effective radiotherapy treatment plans. Working closely with our physicists, radiographers and clinical oncologists, you'll oversee the treatment planning pathway, support fellow dosimetrists and contribute to the continued development of our radiotherapy services across the GenesisCare network. What You'll Do: Take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and coordination of the treatment planning service at the centre. Develop, optimise and review radiotherapy treatment plans, including IMRT and other advanced planning techniques. Oversee patient dosimetry and treatment planning schedules to ensure efficient patient pathways and timely treatment delivery. Supervise and support dosimetrists and other clinical colleagues involved in treatment planning. Work closely with clinical oncologists, physicists and radiographers to ensure treatment plans meet clinical requirements. Undertake treatment plan checking and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and professional standards. Provide specialist advice and support with pre-treatment activities, including CT simulation, immobilisation and image-guided radiotherapy. Support treatment planning activities across other GenesisCare centres, contributing to a collaborative network-wide service. Contribute to staff training, service improvements and the ongoing development of treatment planning practices. What You'll Have: At least three years' experience in radiotherapy dosimetry and treatment planning. A relevant qualification, such as a BSc in Radiotherapy, BSc in Clinical Technology, HNC MPPM, Diploma in Radiotherapy or suitable graduate qualification. Eligibility for HCPC registration as a Radiographer or registration on the Clinical Register of Technologists. Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy treatment planning and radiation dosimetry, including techniques such as IMRT or SABR. A strong understanding of anatomy, physiology and relevant legislation, including IR(ME)R. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work confidently with treatment planning systems. Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and patient safety. A postgraduate qualification, such as an MSc in a radiotherapy-related discipline, would be advantageous. Flexibility to support other GenesisCare centres and work outside standard hours when required. Why Choose GenesisCare: Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team: Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave. Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection. Access our world-class radiotherapy – free to you and your immediate family, if required. Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme. Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing. Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres. Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts. Who We Are: GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates. We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics. We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies. We're passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles. Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care. GCTA-London