Saida Abukar

Qualified Radiotherapist since 2019 working currently in King Faisal Hospital & Research centre. Experienced in various treatment techniques such as IMRT, IGRT, SABR, SRT, VMAT, TSET and Brachytherapy suing Tomotherapy and Linac based RT delivery machines well as experience on Mosaic & ARIA management System. Experienced in pre-treatment localization and scanning on TOSHIBA and Definition CT equipment.

Knowledgeable in Palliative treatment planning in Pinnacle and Eclipse planning system.

Therapeutic radiographer - King Faisal Hospital & Research centre (KFHRC) - Riyadh

(2023-02)

• Trained on treatment units Truebeam & Tomotherapy radiation delivery system, and on the delivery of Brachytherapy unit Flexitron
• Development of Leadership, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills whilst navigating language barriers and adaption to a new work environment
• Accommodating and learning about a new culture and way of working
• Adhering Saudi commission for health specialties (SCFHS) standards
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and improving patient safety and satisfaction

Senior Therapeutic Radiographer - UCLH - London

(2022-07 - 2023-02)

• Led the management of radiation therapy unit, overseeing clinical treatments of adult and pediatric cases to ensure safe and accurate delivery
• Involved in the training and mentoring of new staff and students
• Consistent compliance with IRMER and SOR standards

Therapeutic Radiographer - MVCC - London

(2020-02 - 2022-07)

• Rotation across key radiotherapy pathways such as Pre-treatment, Brachytherapy and Treatment
• Completion of weekly unit checks, imaging checks and side-effect review
• Undertaking Audits to uphold regulatory compliance and improve patient safety
• Trained on planning of palliative cases using Eclipse and Pinnacle

Bachelors - Radiotherapy & Oncology - University of Hertfordshire (2016-09 - 2019)

A level qualification - Biology, Sociology & History with additional levels in Psychology & Chemistry - Barnet and Southgate College (2014-09 - 2016)