9 Radiation Oncology jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Provides direct and indirect age-specific care for assigned patients in the Radiation Oncology Unit per scheduled shifts. Responsible for professional performance and safe patient care.The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and care coordination for patients across the healthcare continuum involving families. Abides by the Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements, including but not limited to International Patient Safety Goals, and national and international standards.

General:

• Provides age-specific patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process:
  • Performs patient assessment using appropriate, problem-focused, and age-specific assessment techniques.
  • Performs continual critical care assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
  • Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the plan of care when appropriate.
  • Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
  • Coordinates and plans critical care/clinical pathway, and prioritizes care, based on individual needs. Revises the care plan as necessary.
  • Initiates appropriate transfer plan.
  • Recognizes subtle cues to anticipate potential problems.
  • Documents all relevant data in the medical record according to hospital/departmental standards.
  • Ensures availability and maintenance of supplies and equipment needed for the unit and patient care.
  • Performs clerical duties when needed.
  • Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) required mandatory education (e.g. fire, safety, infection control and others).
  • Participates in staff meetings and unit committees/projects.
• Participates in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Performs safe handling and administrating of Narcotic/Controlled and Semi-Controlled Drugs and documentation as directed by policies and procedures.
• Ensures completion of unit competencies i.e. pain management, and utilization of Emergency department devices.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based on the latest research and established standards of practice.
• Completes yearly, the critical care nursing competencies (basic).
• Participates in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (data collection, CQI teams, incident reporting, customer complaint reporting, medication error reporting etc.).
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Maintains mandatory educational requirements.
• Performs additional duties when required.

Unit Specific:

• Performs nursing interventions/procedures per established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book” ) policy and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Preparing assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness and suitability for treatment.
  • Assisting oral mucositis, a common side effect of cancer treatment, specifically focusing on oncology patients to alleviate symptoms and improve oral health.
  • Aiding in radiation implant therapy, a specialized form of radiation treatment involving the placement of radioactive sources directly into the tumour site.
  • Ensuring radiation safety protocols are strictly followed during all stages of treatment, particularly emphasizing safety measures specific to oncology settings.
  • Overseeing external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation to target areas while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.

Preceptor’s Responsibilities (when applicable):

• Completes the Preceptor workshop and meets the criteria indicators for the preceptor role on the unit.
• Plans, implements and evaluates the individualized competency-based orientation in collaboration with the orientee, nurse manager, and clinical resource nurse.
• Provides appropriate feedback on time to orientee and Nurse Manager.
• Provides objective documentation to the nurse manager utilizing the American Hospital Dubai's established standards of care ( Competency List “Green Book and Blue Book” ).

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (minimum of three (3) years full-time course duration) or
• Degree in Nursing (minimum two (2) years course duration) and Registration as a Registered Nurse from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
• For UAE nationals graduates of UAE or non-UAE universities are exempted from the experience and clinical training requirements for the applied title. (UAE nationals must submit a copy of their birth certificate and the mother's family book).
• Non-UAE national graduates from UAE universities are required to successfully complete six (6) months of clinical training post-graduation in an APS health facility (except for Registered and assistant Nurse titles).
• Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable).
• Must hold a minimum of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or others according to the scope of practice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent post-graduate experience in Radiation Oncology Nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to render care and services based on age, appropriateness, and developmental needs of patients.
• Skills in the assessment of patient and family's physical and psychological needs.
• Skills in coordination and planning of care and prioritizing care based on individual needs.

A Radiation Therapist Lead is needed to oversee and guide the team in various aspects of our workflow, ensuring seamless operations from patient referral to follow-up care.

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy/Radiotherapy and a current/valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License.
• The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of experience as a Senior Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and uphold patient dignity and respect religious and cultural beliefs.
2. Prioritize and maintain own workload, including organizing the daily scheduling of the machines.
3. Review workflow processes pertinent to the area of work and recommend and implement changes to ensure efficient and smooth running of the machine.
4. Create and support an environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation and respect for cultural diversity.
5. Coordinate and complete tasks within all areas of the Radiotherapy Department pertinent to their scope of work on time.
6. Be accountable for the use of patients and hospital resources.
7. Attend daily radiotherapy meetings.
8. Perform additional duties when required.
9. Confirm the identity of the patient, images and clinical records, including carrying out patient safety checks before delivering radiation doses such as allergy and pregnancy status.
10. Acquire images, data and reference material for radiotherapy processes in CT and on treatment verification and can review the suitability and quality of these images.
11. Ensure patient preparation (bowel, prep, bladder prep, anal markers, markers for painful sites, etc) has been done and is relevant to the area being scanned and treated, by referring to local protocols.
12. Confirm the location of the region of interest to be scanned.
13. Select all equipment parameters required for image acquisition and check compliance with procedure.
14. Select appropriate immobilization devices for the area to be treated, including able to make masks for Head and neck treatments.
15. Position the patient on the CT scanner by adjusting their clothes in accordance to the area being scanned to allow optimal outcomes and prevent the appearance of artefacts, whilst ensuring the patient's dignity comfort and self-respect are maintained at all times.
16. Marks reference points for further imaging and treatment on the patient's body/immobilization/positioning devices.
17. Conducts mould room work such as making electron cut-outs and bolus, taking into account safe working practices.
18. Supports and monitors the patient throughout all procedures. This involves observing the patient, equipment and the room to detect any untoward events which may affect patient safety and impact the safe delivery of radiation dose.
19. Recognizes and assesses treatment discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to determine whether treatment can proceed or further action is required.
20. Assesses patients for side effects and refers them to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
21. Reviews any deviations from the protocol and take appropriate action.
22. Checks all machine parameters, settings, monitoring and measuring devices used on the machines for function and accuracy of setting before treatment is delivered.
23. Delivers the dose according to the treatment plan.
24. Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for treatment plans – such as weekly chart checks, morning QA procedures, treatment reviewed and treatment approval checks.
25. Maintains an up-to-date record of machine and equipment fault logs. This includes reporting to relevant authorities about any out-of-tolerance measurements.
26. Adapts and implements new treatment techniques.
27. Recognizes situations where you need to seek advice/support from appropriate sources and respond appropriately (e.g. where the competency required exceeds your personal level of competence or where there is reason for concern about the patient's suitability for the prescribed treatment).
28. Makes a final critical evaluation of the environment and patient before delivery of a radiation dose.
29. Locates and provides accurate permanent record of the radiotherapy treatment given.
30. Collates relevant patient data and patient treatment-related data and checks for validity, consistency and completeness.
31. Checks the validity and relevance of the treatment prescription against defined departmental protocols. This includes paying particular attention to dose-related elements such as those that appear to be outside normal values.
32. Transfers data according to departmental protocols (e.g. able to record all relevant CT information in ARIA).
33. Uses ARIA to generate reports that are already built-in into the system.
34. Demonstrates awareness of hospital policies regarding maintaining confidential records.
35. Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
36. Makes suggestions/implements process improvements in daily work.
37. Participates in the implementation of any new radiotherapy techniques for service development.
38. Participates in the implementation and improvement of the department's Quality System by assisting in reviewing and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
39. Responds to incidents and errors by following hospital incident reporting policies.
40. Participates and supports clinical research and audits to enhance service improvement.
41. Uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform your practice.
42. Complies with health and safety procedures, including infection control.
43. Identifies and manages potential and actual risks to the quality and safety of practice. This also includes maintaining a safe working environment, by ensuring all areas are safe and clean to use.
44. Checks all personnel apart from the patient are out of the treatment/scanning room before delivering a radiation dose.
45. Completes ARIA competency log.
46. Uses Hospital Information Systems (HIS) such as Cerner to pull relevant data needed in ARIA.
47. Uses of the Activity Capture module of ARIA to capture Radiotherapy Activities for billing purposes.
48. Ensures continuous professional development (CPD) is continued by keeping abreast with the latest advancements in the radiotherapy field. This includes attending conferences and seminars.
49. Plays an active role in the training and development of other staff members such as reception staff and participates in new staff induction by acting as a mentor.
50. Participates in raising the profile of the radiotherapy profession in the UAE. This includes participating in hospital marketing strategies to promote the radiotherapy department such as participating in open days for American Hospital Dubai's staff and members of the public.
51. Attends manufacturer training courses as required to meet departmental needs.
52. Attends all mandatory hospital training programs and completes assigned SWANK courses
53. Evaluates and reflects on the quality of your work and make continuing improvements.

The role of the staff nurse encompasses providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic radiation oncology environment.

• Staff nurses are accountable for delivering direct and indirect age-specific care to assigned patients during scheduled shifts. This involves utilizing the nursing process to perform thorough patient assessments, continually monitoring critical care needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient care.

1. Clinical Care: Staff nurses will prioritize patient care based on individual needs, revise care plans as necessary, and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with hospital standards.
2. Collaboration and Leadership: These professionals will collaborate with healthcare providers, participate in unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement activities, and engage in ongoing educational development to maintain clinical and professional competency.
3. Patient Safety: Ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff is paramount, including proper handling and administration of medications.
4. Preceptor Responsibilities: Experienced staff nurses will serve as preceptors, guiding new hires through individualized competency-based orientations, providing feedback, and documenting progress according to established standards.

• Participate in developing and achieving unit goals.
• Oversee external radiation therapy procedures to deliver precise doses of radiation while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues.
• Prepare assessments before radiation therapy to evaluate patients' readiness for treatment.
• Assist patients in alleviating symptoms related to cancer treatment, such as oral mucositis.
• Ensure adherence to strict radiation safety protocols throughout all stages of treatment.

This position offers an opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare system, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement.

We are seeking a Cancer Treatment Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of cancer treatments.

Our ideal candidate will have a B. Pharm degree from an accredited institution and be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist with the relevant UAE healthcare authority. A minimum of 3 years experience as a qualified Pharmacist in a Hospital setting is required, including at least 2 years of compounding experience.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will also have a thorough understanding of the healthcare industry and pharmaceutical product knowledge, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Coordinate orders and prescriptions for chemotherapy and supportive medications
• Ensure adequate and optimal supply of medications with a focus on safety and efficient use of medication
• Monitor and manage optimal chemotherapy drug dosing procedures
• Provide relevant clinical services and support to cancer patients and internal professionals
• Ensure accurate and safe labelling, preparation, and documentation of oncology medications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in planning and developing oncology programmes

• B. Pharm degree from an accredited institution
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist with the relevant UAE healthcare authority
• At least 3 years experience as a qualified Pharmacist in a Hospital setting

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply now.

We seek an accomplished surgical oncologist to deliver exceptional cancer treatment services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in surgical tumor removal.

To guarantee efficient and effective pharmacy services, including safety compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy that meets all relevant professional patient safety and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate orders and prescriptions for chemotherapy and supportive medications.
• Evaluate and ensure an adequate supply of medications with a focus on safety and efficient use of medication.
• Develop and implement optimal chemotherapy drug dosing procedures.
• Provide clinical support to cancer patients and internal professionals, including educational services where required.
• Ensure accurate and safe labeling, preparation, and documentation of oncology medications according to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate compliance with policies related to the proper handling of cytotoxic agents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in planning and developing oncology programs.
• Evaluate and improve oncology drug and treatment quality and patient safety programs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced radiation oncology specialist to join our team.

• Plan and deliver radiation treatment services to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform simulation planning, image registration, and treatment delivery according to professional and regulatory requirements.
• Produce customised beam modification or immobilisation devices when necessary.
• Ensure all required radiation safety principles are implemented and followed to ensure the safety of patients and team members.

• A Bachelors Degree in Radiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• Current license from home country and/or place of work as a Therapeutic Radiographer or equivalent.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by American Heart Association (AHA).

• At least 3 years postgraduate experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Relevant experience with linear accelerator simulators and/or CT and treatment planning systems and mould room techniques.
• Experience with various techniques such as 3DCRT VMAT Gating IGRT SBRT SRS etc.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and VARIAN applications.
• Radiotherapy equipment and techniques such as IGRT IMRT and Respiratory Gating.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage).

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong computer literacy, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. All applicants will be considered, with preference given to designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of our dynamic team.