9 Radiation Therapists jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We seek a seasoned cancer treatment specialist to join our esteemed oncology team in Dubai.

• Diagnose and treat patients with solid and hematologic malignancies utilizing evidence-based protocols.
• Develop personalized treatment plans incorporating chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within electronic medical records.
• Collaborate closely with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and palliative care teams.
• Provide educational support to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.

• Obtain a medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Hold board certification in Medical Oncology (e.g., American Board, FRCP, Arab Board, or equivalent).
• Achieve at least 5–8 years of post-specialization experience in oncology.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and empathy skills for patient-centered care, as well as experience in clinical trials or translational oncology research.

Our organization offers a competitive tax-free salary, relocation assistance, visa sponsorship, private health insurance, and an annual leave package.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Surgical Oncologist to join our team. As a key member of our medical staff, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including medical history reviews and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests necessary for surgical planning
• Develop personalized surgical treatment strategies based on patient needs and oncological conditions
• Perform complex surgical procedures with precision and adherence to clinical standards
• Manage all phases of patient care, ensuring proper recovery and addressing any complications
• Collaborate with oncologists, radiologists, nurses, and allied health professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Educate patients and their families about surgical options, risks, and postoperative care
• Participate in clinical research and stay updated on advancements in surgical oncology

Requirements :

• Medical degree with specialization in surgical oncology
• Board certification in surgical oncology is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in surgical oncology
• Demonstrated expertise in performing advanced surgical procedures for cancer treatment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills for effective team collaboration
• Strong diagnostic abilities in evaluating and managing complex cases
• Commitment to continuous education and professional development
• A patient-centered approach with a strong emphasis on compassionate care
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment

Benefits :

• Competitive salary package
• Accommodation allowance
• Annual leave
• Air tickets
• Other benefits to family

As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, you will provide direct and indirect care for assigned patients in the radiation oncology unit. You will be responsible for ensuring 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. You must abide by international standards, including Joint Commission International (JCI) requirements.

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.

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.

Lead Radiation Therapist

• Responsibilities:
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold dignity at all times, respecting religious and cultural beliefs.
• Prioritize and manage own workload, organizing daily scheduling of equipment efficiently.
• Review workflow processes and implement changes to ensure smooth operation.
• Foster teamwork, cooperation, and respect for diversity within the team environment.
• Coordinate tasks across all areas of the Radiotherapy Department on time.
• Ensure accountable use of patients and hospital resources.
• Attend daily radiotherapy meetings and perform additional duties when required.
• Confirm patient identity, images, and clinical records before radiation dose delivery.
• Acquire necessary images, data, and reference materials for radiotherapy processes in CT and treatment verification.
• Prepare patients according to local protocols and confirm region of interest to be scanned.
• Select relevant equipment parameters and immobilization devices for optimal outcomes.
• Position patients on the CT scanner while maintaining dignity and self-respect.
• Conduct mould room work safely and effectively.
• Support patients throughout procedures and detect any untoward events affecting patient safety.
• Recognize and address treatment discrepancies and assess side effects.
• Review protocol deviations and take corrective action.
• Maintain accurate machine parameters, settings, and monitoring devices before treatment delivery.
• Deliver doses according to treatment plans and maintain Quality Assurance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date fault logs and report out-of-tolerance measurements.
• Adapt and implement new treatment techniques as needed.
• Seek advice or support when competent levels exceed personal abilities or concern arises about patient suitability.
• Evaluate the work environment and patient readiness before radiation dose delivery.
• Quantity and Organizational Skills:
• Locate and record permanent radiotherapy treatment records accurately.
• Gather and validate relevant patient and treatment-related data.
• Check treatment prescriptions against departmental protocols, paying attention to dose-related elements.
• Transfer data according to protocols and utilize ARIA to generate reports.
• Adhere to policies regarding confidential records and maintain awareness of hospital procedures.
• Participate in process improvements and service development initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to incidents and errors through incident reporting policies.
• Participate in clinical research and audits to enhance service improvement.
• Apply evidence-based practice to inform decision-making.
• Comply with health and safety procedures, including infection control measures.
• Identify and manage potential risks to quality and safety of practice.
• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring cleanliness and functionality of areas.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy/Radiotherapy is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority License is mandatory.

Oversees and guides the team in various aspects of our workflow, ensuring seamless operations from patient referral to follow-up care including those in the mould room, localization and planning, treatment delivery, and patient management and care. Leads by example, adhering to established departmental practices and standards while supporting and assisting the team members in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Maintains the efficiency and effectiveness of our department's operations while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction.

Quality and Accuracy:

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, upholds patient dignity and respects religious and cultural beliefs.
• Prioritizes and maintains own workload including organizing the daily scheduling of the machines.
• Reviews workflow processes pertinent to the area of work and recommends and implements changes to ensure efficient and smooth running of the machine.
• Creates and supports an environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation and respect for cultural diversity.
• Coordinates and completes tasks within all areas of the Radiotherapy Department pertinent to their scope of work on time.
• Accountable for the use of patients and hospital resources.
• Attends daily radiotherapy meetings.
• Performs additional duties when required.
• Confirms 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.
• Acquires images, data and reference material for radiotherapy processes in CT and on treatment verification and can review the suitability and quality of these images.
• Ensures 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.
• Confirms the location of the region of interest to be scanned.
• Selects all equipment parameters required for image acquisition and check compliance with procedure.
• Selects appropriate immobilization devices for the area to be treated, including able to make masks for Head and neck treatments.
• Positions 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.
• Marks reference points for further imaging and treatment on the patient's body/immobilization/positioning devices.
• Conducts mould room work such as making electron cut-outs and bolus, taking into account safe working practices.
• 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.
• Recognizes and assesses treatment discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to determine whether treatment can proceed or further action is required.
• Assesses patients for side effects and refers them to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
• Reviews any deviations from the protocol and take appropriate action.
• Checks all machine parameters, settings, monitoring and measuring devices used on the machines for function and accuracy of setting before treatment is delivered.
• Delivers the dose according to the treatment plan.
• Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for treatment plans – such as weekly chart checks, morning QA procedures, treatment reviewed and treatment approval checks.
• Maintains an up-to-date record of machine and equipment fault logs. This includes reporting to relevant authorities about any out-of-tolerance measurements.
• Adapts and implements new treatment techniques.
• 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).
• Makes a final critical evaluation of the environment and patient before delivery of a radiation dose.

Quantity and Organizational Skills:

• Locates and provides accurate permanent record of the radiotherapy treatment given.
• Collates relevant patient data and patient treatment-related data and checks for validity, consistency and completeness.
• 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.
• Transfers data according to departmental protocols (e.g. able to record all relevant CT information in ARIA).
• Uses ARIA to generate reports that are already built-in into the system.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital policies regarding maintaining confidential records.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Makes suggestions/implements process improvements in daily work.
• Participates in the implementation of any new radiotherapy techniques for service development.
• Participates in the implementation and improvement of the department's Quality System by assisting in reviewing and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to incidents and errors by following hospital incident reporting policies.
• Participates and supports clinical research and audits to enhance service improvement.
• Uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform your practice.
• Complies with health and safety procedures, including infection control.
• 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.
• Checks all personnel apart from the patient are out of the treatment/scanning room before delivering a radiation dose.
• Completes ARIA competency log.
• Uses Hospital Information Systems (HIS) such as Cerner to pull relevant data needed in ARIA.
• Uses of the Activity Capture module of ARIA to capture Radiotherapy Activities for billing purposes.
• Ensures continuous professional development (CPD) is continued by keeping abreast with the latest advancements in the radiotherapy field. This includes attending conferences and seminars.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attends manufacturer training courses as required to meet departmental needs.
• Attends all mandatory hospital training programs and completes assigned SWANK courses
• Evaluates and reflects on the quality of your work and make continuing improvements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy/Radiotherapy
• Master's Degree in Enhanced Oncology and Radiotherapy preferred
• Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Senior Radiation Therapist.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of other institutions' radiotherapy policies and procedures delivering similar services.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and safe handling of radiation sources and radiation equipment.
• Skills in the Linear accelerator, High Dose Rate (HDR) machine, Computed Tomography (CT) simulator, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and daily quality assessment (QA).
• Skills in all relevant aspects of ARIA in a paperless environment, including the ability to use Carepath templates to schedule Radiotherapy activities.
• Skills in Interpersonal and Work Ethics – courteous, punctual, honest, reliable, well-groomed personal appearance, self-motivated, effective team player and communicator and good work ethic.
• Ability to demonstrate good practice as an individual and as a team member at all times. This includes being resourceful and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to investigate and problem-solve patient clinical issues, including critical thinking skills.
• Ability to have excellent hand-eye coordination, to include physically capable of handling equipment.
• Ability to empathise with the needs of the patient through good communication, patient daily assessment, patient monitoring and patient care.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

Oversees and guides the team in various aspects of our workflow, ensuring seamless operations from patient referral to follow-up care including those in the mould room, localization and planning, treatment delivery, and patient management and care. Leads by example, adhering to established departmental practices and standards while supporting and assisting the team members in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Maintains the efficiency and effectiveness of our department's operations while upholding the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction.

Quality and Accuracy:

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times, upholds patient dignity and respects religious and cultural beliefs.
• Prioritizes and maintains own workload including organizing the daily scheduling of the machines.
• Reviews workflow processes pertinent to the area of work and recommends and implements changes to ensure efficient and smooth running of the machine.
• Creates and supports an environment which fosters teamwork, cooperation and respect for cultural diversity.
• Coordinates and completes tasks within all areas of the Radiotherapy Department pertinent to their scope of work on time.
• Accountable for the use of patients and hospital resources.
• Attends daily radiotherapy meetings.
• Performs additional duties when required.
• Confirms 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.
• Acquires images, data and reference material for radiotherapy processes in CT and on treatment verification and can review the suitability and quality of these images.
• Ensures 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.
• Confirms the location of the region of interest to be scanned.
• Selects all equipment parameters required for image acquisition and check compliance with procedure.
• Selects appropriate immobilization devices for the area to be treated, including able to make masks for Head and neck treatments.
• Positions 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.
• Marks reference points for further imaging and treatment on the patient’s body/immobilization/positioning devices.
• Conducts mould room work such as making electron cut-outs and bolus, taking into account safe working practices.
• 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.
• Recognizes and assesses treatment discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to determine whether treatment can proceed or further action is required.
• Assesses patients for side effects and refers them to other multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
• Reviews any deviations from the protocol and take appropriate action.
• Checks all machine parameters, settings, monitoring and measuring devices used on the machines for function and accuracy of setting before treatment is delivered.
• Delivers the dose according to the treatment plan.
• Maintains Quality Assurance (QA) procedures for treatment plans – such as weekly chart checks, morning QA procedures, treatment reviewed and treatment approval checks.
• Maintains an up-to-date record of machine and equipment fault logs. This includes reporting to relevant authorities about any out-of-tolerance measurements.
• Adapts and implements new treatment techniques.
• 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).
• Makes a final critical evaluation of the environment and patient before delivery of a radiation dose.

Quantity and Organizational Skills:

• Locates and provides accurate permanent record of the radiotherapy treatment given.
• Collates relevant patient data and patient treatment-related data and checks for validity, consistency and completeness.
• 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.
• Transfers data according to departmental protocols (e.g. able to record all relevant CT information in ARIA).
• Uses ARIA to generate reports that are already built-in into the system.
• Demonstrates awareness of hospital policies regarding maintaining confidential records.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Makes suggestions/implements process improvements in daily work.
• Participates in the implementation of any new radiotherapy techniques for service development.
• Participates in the implementation and improvement of the department’s Quality System by assisting in reviewing and evaluating departmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to incidents and errors by following hospital incident reporting policies.
• Participates and supports clinical research and audits to enhance service improvement.
• Uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform your practice.
• Complies with health and safety procedures, including infection control.
• 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.
• Checks all personnel apart from the patient are out of the treatment/scanning room before delivering a radiation dose.
• Completes ARIA competency log.
• Uses Hospital Information Systems (HIS) such as Cerner to pull relevant data needed in ARIA.
• Uses of the Activity Capture module of ARIA to capture Radiotherapy Activities for billing purposes.
• Ensures continuous professional development (CPD) is continued by keeping abreast with the latest advancements in the radiotherapy field. This includes attending conferences and seminars.
• 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.
• 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.
• Attends manufacturer training courses as required to meet departmental needs.
• Attends all mandatory hospital training programs and completes assigned SWANK courses
• Evaluates and reflects on the quality of your work and make continuing improvements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy/Radiotherapy
• Master’s Degree in Enhanced Oncology and Radiotherapy preferred
• Current/Valid Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Senior Radiation Therapist.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of other institutions' radiotherapy policies and procedures delivering similar services.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and safe handling of radiation sources and radiation equipment.
• Skills in the Linear accelerator, High Dose Rate (HDR) machine, Computed Tomography (CT) simulator, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and daily quality assessment (QA).
• Skills in all relevant aspects of ARIA in a paperless environment, including the ability to use Carepath templates to schedule Radiotherapy activities.
• Skills in Interpersonal and Work Ethics – courteous, punctual, honest, reliable, well-groomed personal appearance, self-motivated, effective team player and communicator and good work ethic.
• Ability to demonstrate good practice as an individual and as a team member at all times. This includes being resourceful and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to investigate and problem-solve patient clinical issues, including critical thinking skills.
• Ability to have excellent hand-eye coordination, to include physically capable of handling equipment.
• Ability to empathise with the needs of the patient through good communication, patient daily assessment, patient monitoring and patient care.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.