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Senior Dosimetrist (Band 7)Main Area: DosimetristSite: Musgrove Park HospitalTown: TauntonHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per weekGrade: NHS AfC - Band 7We are seeking an experienced Dosimetrist in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning to take up an exciting opportunity to join us at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome & a future full of opportunities as well as working alongside a high caliber of staff. You will be joining our MDT of 9 Clinical Oncologists, 43 Radiographers & 16 Physics staff. The team boasts a culture which is passionately committed to innovative, high-quality care. The dept is dedicated to facilitate a mix of on-site & home working as we negotiate the pandemic & beyond, understanding the need for flexibility & the well-being of the individual.What we have to offer:The Beacon Center at Musgrove Park Hospital opened in May 2009 bringing radiotherapy facilities to the population of Somerset. The service is equipped with a Canon Aquilion large bore CT simulator, Elekta Versa linear accelerators, XStrahl superficial x-ray unit, mold room & workshop, Elekta Mosaiq Oncology Management System, AcQSim Virtual Simulation & Pinnacle Treatment Planning System.A full linear accelerator replacement program is currently underway, continuing the provision of cutting-edge service delivery. As part of the team you will have the opportunity to be a part of the commissioning of exciting developments including treatment planning with FFF beam delivery, SABR, MRI planning & auto-planning/ evaluation.The Awards:An international reputation for clinical excellenceRating as an area of Outstanding Practice by the CQC (2016)Accolades for the high-quality care delivered, including CHKS ISO 9001 accreditationMQEM rated 5 out of 5 on all principlesInvestors in People Gold AwardCustomer Service Excellence Award, July 2016In 2016 NCPES, the Beacon Center was ranked 2nd overall & NCPES 2017, was ranked 3rd