Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team as part of the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics team.

Applicants should be State registered or equivalent. Experience of treatment planning using Varian Eclipse planning system is desirable. The successful applicant will join a growing team of dosimetrists liaising closely with physics, clinical and radiographic staff in the provision of radiotherapy and proton therapy physics services.

The ability to work and communicate effectively with minimum supervision is essential.Candidates must have a clinical background with good knowledge of relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathology. As the dosimetry team is hybrid working, a good understanding of using Microsoft Teams is also an essential requirement for this position.

Main duties of the job

The dosimetry team will be expected to produce photon and proton treatment plans for the UCLH casemix, including treatment complex sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary discussions in order to produce the best treatment options for the patient.

The postholder will support the Senior dosimetrist in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in a timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services.

The postholder will support the development of new and existing techniques including production of the standard operating procedures and training competencies for staff

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Honours degree in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge [e.g. BSc in radiography or DCR(T), BSc or graduate diploma in healthcare science (Radiotherapy Physics)]
  • State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer, or Register of Clinical Technologists
  • Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and the implication of patient positioning on dose received
  • Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy planning and treatment

Desirable

  • Progress towards higher degree in a relevant subject [e.g. MSc modules completed in Radiotherapy]

Experience

Essential

  • Broad knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy
  • Specialised experience of working in treatment planning and radiation dosimetry
  • Specialist training in treatment planning techniques

Desirable

  • Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
  • Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD)
  • Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
  • Able to deliver teaching and training to other staff or students

Specific Requirements

Essential

  • Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department
  • Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

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