Role & responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive radiation oncology consultation, treatment planning and clinical management of cancer patients.

- Evaluate patients and determine appropriate radiotherapy indications, intent and treatment protocols in coordination with the multidisciplinary oncology team.

- Take responsibility for the safe and effective clinical utilisation of the Elekta Harmony Pro Linear Accelerator.

- Prescribe and supervise external beam radiotherapy treatments, including 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT and other clinically appropriate techniques.

- Review and approve treatment plans in coordination with Medical Physicists and Radiation Therapy Technologists.

- Ensure appropriate patient positioning, immobilisation, image verification and treatment delivery protocols.

- Perform regular on-treatment reviews (OTR) and monitor patients for treatment response, acute toxicities and complications.

- Manage radiation-related toxicities and coordinate supportive/palliative care wherever required.

- Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and contribute to treatment decisions involving surgery, medical oncology and supportive care.

- Ensure compliance with institutional radiation safety, quality assurance and clinical protocols, in coordination with the Medical Physics team and as per applicable regulatory requirements.

- Maintain accurate and timely patient records, treatment prescriptions, clinical notes, consent documentation and follow-up records.

- Participate in development, review and implementation of radiotherapy SOPs, clinical protocols and quality-improvement initiatives.

- Contribute to clinical audits, research, academic activities, teaching and training of residents, nursing staff, radiation therapists and other healthcare professionals.

- Support the institute's academic programmes, cancer-awareness initiatives and community outreach activities whenever required.

- Participate in tumour-specific and multidisciplinary clinics,



including head & neck, breast, thoracic, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and other cancers as per institutional requirements.

- Ensure appropriate patient counselling regarding treatment objectives, expected perks, possible side effects and follow-up.

- Work closely with the Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, Radiotherapy Technology and Supportive Care teams to ensure coordinated patient care.

- Contribute to the optimal utilisation, clinical development and continuous improvement of the Elekta Harmony Pro Linear Accelerator service.

- Adhere to all institutional policies relating to patient safety, infection prevention, ethics, documentation and quality accreditation.

Preferred candidate profile

- MD/DNB in Radiation Oncology / Radiotherapy from a recognised institution.

- Valid registration with the MP Medical Council.

- Appropriate experience in external beam radiotherapy and modern radiation treatment techniques.

- Hands-on clinical experience with LINAC-based radiotherapy.

- Experience in IMRT, VMAT, IGRT and 3D-CRT is preferred.

- Experience with Elekta LINAC platforms, particularly Elekta Harmony / Harmony Pro, will be an advantage.

- Good understanding of CT simulation, treatment planning, image-guided radiotherapy and radiation treatment verification.

- Ability to independently evaluate patients, prescribe radiotherapy and review/approve treatment plans.

- Exposure to multidisciplinary cancer care and tumour board discussions.

- Understanding of radiation safety, quality assurance and regulatory requirements related to radiotherapy.

- Good communication and counselling skills with a patient-centred approach, particularly for patients from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

- Interest in clinical research, teaching, academic activities and evidence-based oncology practice.

- Ability to work collaboratively with Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists and the Supportive Care Team.

📌 Radiation Oncologist (Indore)
🏢 Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology (Indore Cancer Foundation Charitable Trust)
📍 Indore