Siobhan Whiting

Key Achievements

• Successfully led the implementation of Surface Guided Radiation Therapy for all anatomical sites and developed protocols & work instructions leading to efficiencies and an increase in patient volumes and revenue.
• Enhanced productivity by providing staff training and credentialing for treating complex cases across all anatomical sites. This increased capability and ROI.
• Achieved a 100% staff course completion rate through mandatory compliance of online history checks and image reviews, along with and improved team efficiency with proactive workload distribution to maintain daily coverage
• Member of the National Clinical Care Committee, responsible for increasing Patient Satisfaction Survey participation to 94% NPS to improve feedback response and changes to clinical care practices.

Leadership & Management:

• Led vendor transition (Elekta to Varian, Mosaiq to Aria) at Gold Coast University Hospital.
• Managed adverse events, staff resources, and workloads across multiple radiation oncology sites.
• Implemented hybrid breast IMRT technique, including protocol development and training.
• Led teams in treatment, planning, and simulation, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Involved in staff recruitment, performance appraisals, and professional development.
• Facilitated education workshops and provided training.

Clinical Expertise:

• Delivered complex techniques (VMAT, IMRT, stereotactic, deep inspiration breath hold).
• Provided advanced clinical expertise, mentoring, and problem-solving.
• Conducted complex plan dosimetry reviews and provided feedback.
• Actively participated in operating system upgrades and incident management.

Operational Management:

• Managed patient bookings, assignments, rostering, and treatment schedules & patient care plans.
• Coordinated staff requirements during unplanned leave or adverse events.
• Ensured compliance with protocols, work instructions, and national quality standards.
• Managed protocol development for all simulation, planning, and treatment checks.
• Involved in department accreditation, fund-raising, and awareness events.

• Handled quarterly BAS and GST reporting.
• Utilised Xero and Microsoft Office 365 suite for financial management.
• Managed client invoicing, accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.

• Managed procurement, parts ordering, and client liaison.
• Engaged in project management and quoting.
• Handled business financing, including sourcing equipment loans and negotiating lease agreements.
• Interviewed and screened subcontractors.
• Established strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors.
• Implemented changes and improvements to ensure business sustainability, profitability, and longevity.

• Maintained business social media pages.
• Created content for marketing and brand awareness.

Key Achievements

• Pioneered stereotactic treatments as the first staff member to perform stereotactic treatments
• Ensured operational excellence by performing daily machine quality assurance, planning, and treatment tasks to maintain smooth operations and timely patient care
• Played a pivotal role in the introduction of hybrid breast IMRT planning, leading to increased revenue and return on investment due to higher-complexity treatment plans

Clinical Expertise:

• Conducted comprehensive CT simulations for all treatment sites, including 4DCT, contrast CT, and stereotactic simulation.
• Planned complex VMAT treatments in addition to standard 3D conformal and electron treatments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ACDS Level 2 case planning and end-to-end delivery.
• Quickly and enthusiastically learned new systems, including Elekta linacs and Pinnacle planning system.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Mentored and educated new staff, students, and interns.
• Contributed to protocol writing, development, revision, and adherence.
• Maintained a high-performance ethos and deputised duties as needed.

• Conducted CT simulation, planning, and treatment for various anatomical sites and techniques.
• Delivered accurate and protocol-adherent radiotherapy, including IGRT, respiratory gated radiotherapy, total body electrons & irradiation, adaptive bladder radiotherapy, cranio-spinal irradiation, stereotactic radiotherapy, and paediatric radiotherapy.
• Undertook quality assurance procedures associated with radiotherapy planning and treatment.
• Performed online and offline image review, image approval, imaging trend review, and isomoves.
• Delivered Respiratory Gated Radiation Therapy (mDIBH) for patients with left-sided breast cancer.

• Utilised various software programs, including Mosaiq, Eclipse, Xio, and Focal.
• Performed machine warm-up, output QA, and shutdowns for Varian linac and Philips Brilliance CT.
• Conducted laser QA on linac, CT, and Acuity simulator.

• Adhered to radiation safety requirements, aligning with the ALARA principle.
• Reported radiation incidents, machine faults, or errors immediately.
• Practiced safe manual handling techniques & adhered to infection control principles.

• Independently managed a treatment planning workload.
• Assisted other team members to improve workflow and output efficiency.
• Accurately completed administration and documentation requirements.

Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment

• Delivered high-quality radiation therapy treatments to a diverse range of cancer patients
• Quickly adapted to new processes and procedures
• Undertook radiation therapy treatment responsibilities, quality assurance, and mentored junior staff
• Worked efficiently in a paperless environment
• Provided patient-focused care in a private hospital setting

Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment

• Demonstrated proficiency in CT simulation, treatment planning, and all radiotherapy domains
• Independently managed a planning workload for various cancer types and anatomical sites
• Independently planned treatments for breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, gynecological, hematological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, CNS, and palliative cases
• Proficient in using Mosaiq, Eclipse, Xio, and Focal
• Undertook quality assurance procedures associated with radiotherapy planning and treatment
• Independently operated department linacs, performed pre-treatment verification imaging with OBI, and delivered treatments for various techniques and patient types
• Performed online and offline image review for MV, kV, and CBCT images
• Participated in department research, case study sessions, in-services, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Melbourne