Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist)

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury seeks a Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist) to support treatment planning and mould-room services. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Clinical Technology and experience in radiotherapy physics. Join a dedicated team at the forefront of innovative healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Professional dosimetry knowledge gained through education.
• Registered with RCT or HCPC.
• Post-qualification experience in Radiotherapy Physics Treatment Planning.

Responsibilities

• Support treatment planning and mould-room services.
• Routine treatment planning and fabrication of patient immobilisation devices.

Skills

Professional dosimetry knowledge

Registered with either RCT or HCPC

Understanding of hardware, software

Good understanding of radiotherapy

Education

BSc/MSc in Clinical Technology (Radiotherapy Physics)

BSc/HNC/BEng or equivalent

Tools

Varian treatment machines

Eclipse TPS

Job description

Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist)

The closing date is 09 January 2026

A new opportunity has become available within the Radiotherapy Physics Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for a Band 6 Clinical Technologist (Dosimetrist) to join our friendly team.

We offer a contemporary Radiotherapy Service and have implemented several key service improvements including AI auto‑contouring and surface‑guided radiotherapy (SGRT). We have recently commissioned a new Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator equipped with the United Kingdom's first DoseRT system (real‑time dose visualisation using Cherenkov imaging) and are actively collaborating with the vendor. We have many exciting projects in the pipeline, including moving our patient management system and treatment planning system to the cloud and several initiatives to improve both the efficiency and quality of our processes and treatments (e.g. RapidPlan, Scripting, Transit Dosimetry, QMS, QC management systems, 3D printing). We have a growing SABR programme and are committed to improving the access to these techniques for all our patients.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Dosimetrist team you will be responsible for supporting treatment planning and mould‑room services.

This will include routine treatment planning of a variety of treatment sites and fabrication of patient immobilisation devices.

You will be expected to support future developments of the department, including quality/service and process improvement initiatives, and participate in appropriate CPD/training.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core values – Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted – we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is a fully‑networked Varian department with three TrueBeam linear accelerators equipped with OBI, RapidArc, respiratory gating, SGRT and 6‑DOF couches. We have a Canon Exceed Large‑Bore CT scanner with Varian RGSC and use the Eclipse TPS. We use the Limbus AI auto‑contouring tool and perform secondary dose calculations using RadCalc.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Qualifications

• Professional dosimetry knowledge gained through BSc/HNC/BEng or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge through other courses and regular updating/CPD
• Registered with either RCT or HCPC
• BSc/MSc in Clinical Technology (Radiotherapy Physics) or equivalent

Experience

• Proven post‑qualification experience as a Clinical Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics Treatment Planning
• Extensive experience as a registered healthcare professional in a Radiotherapy environment
• Experience of Varian treatment machines
• Experience of Varian TPS (Eclipse)
• Understanding of hardware, software
• Good understanding of radiotherapy
• Working knowledge of TPS and mould‑room techniques
• Knowledge of complex treatment planning (VMAT, SABR) and mould‑room practices

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata