Advanced Dosimetrist

NHS; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Dosimetrist to join their dynamic radiotherapy team. The successful candidates will engage in comprehensive treatment planning and mentoring while contributing to quality improvement projects. This role offers flexible working options and the opportunity to work at one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts.

Qualifications

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent experience.
• Masters or significant experience at specialist level in radiotherapy.
• State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on radiotherapy treatment planning.
• Assist with staff allocation in radiotherapy services.
• Act as a site-specific specialist and deputise for the Principal Dosimetrist.

Skills

Counseling skills

Advanced treatment planning

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography

Masters in Therapeutic Radiography

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Advanced Dosimetrist

The closing date is 10 June 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for two experienced and enthusiastic Dosimetrists to join our dynamic radiotherapy team.

The role offers comprehensive involvement in treatment planning, including manual and AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk, as well as the planning and verification of complex radiotherapy plans using advanced techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, SABR, and SRS. The successful candidate will also take on management responsibilities, support and mentor junior team members while ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained. In addition, they will contribute to service development initiativesand quality improvement projects, helping to advance our radiotherapy service delivery.

Flexible working options, including a blend of on-site and remote working, are available for suitable applicants.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

a) Provide technical radiotherapy treatment planning advice to radiotherapy consultants, other clinicians, radiotherapy management, pre-treatment and treatment radiographers, and any other relevant staff on all matters relating to the technical aspects of the radiotherapy systems and their associated components.

b) Assist with the allocation of staff and distribution of work from different clinical services in Radiotherapy and support the planning of brachytherapy.

c) Act as a site-specific specialist.

d) Deputise for the Principal Dosimetrist as required.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology or other science based subject (or equivalent level of experience)
• Masters in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology or other science based subject or masters level experience
• State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration on the Voluntary Register for Technologists as a Radiotherapy Physics Technologist
• Significant knowledge and experience at specialist level of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions, advanced treatment planning and mould room skills through degree and supplemented with CPD, short specialist courses and scientific meetings plus in-depth experience
• Significant experience of advanced radiotherapy planning techniques
• road knowledge of anatomy, physiology radiotherapy mould room and dosimetry
• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology or other science based subject (or equivalent level of experience)Practical experience in radiotherapy quality control and dosimetry measurements
• Counselling skills

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearPer Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working