Advanced Dosimetrist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two experienced Dosimetrists to join their radiotherapy team. The role involves advanced treatment planning, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to service development. Flexible working options are available, supporting a work-life balance in a vibrant coastal city.

Qualifications

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent experience.
• Masters in related subject or equivalent experience.
• State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical radiotherapy treatment planning advice.
• Assist with staff allocation and support brachytherapy planning.
• Deputise for the Principal Dosimetrist as required.

Skills

Advanced treatment planning

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Dosimetry

Counselling skills

Education

Degree in Therapeutic Radiography

Masters in Therapeutic Radiography

Job description

Job Overview

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

Please see below for a 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 involves comprehensive treatment planning, including manual and AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk, as well as planning and verification of complex radiotherapy plans using advanced techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, SABR, and SRS. The successful candidate will also have management responsibilities, support and mentor junior team members, and ensure high standards of clinical practice. Additionally, they will contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects to advance our radiotherapy service delivery.

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

Working for our organisation

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 provides an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast nearby.

We value technology and innovation but also emphasize the importance of personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences. Relying on generic, AI-generated content may reduce your chances of success if multiple candidates present similar information.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment to support work-life balance, including family, study, and wellbeing considerations.

We champion diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and safe. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our healthcare community.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Provide technical radiotherapy treatment planning advice to radiotherapy consultants, clinicians, radiotherapy management, radiographers, and relevant staff on radiotherapy systems and components.
• Assist with staff allocation, work distribution across clinical services, and support brachytherapy planning.
• Act as a site-specific specialist.
• Deputise for the Principal Dosimetrist as required.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology, or a related science-based subject (or equivalent experience).
• Masters in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology, or related subject, or equivalent level of experience.
• State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration on the Voluntary Register for Technologists as a Radiotherapy Physics Technologist.
• Significant specialist knowledge and experience in anatomy, physiology, radiation interactions, advanced treatment planning, and mould room skills, supplemented by CPD, specialist courses, and scientific meetings.
• Experience with advanced radiotherapy planning techniques.
• Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, radiotherapy mould room, and dosimetry.

Desirable criteria

• Practical experience in radiotherapy quality control and dosimetry measurements.
• Counselling skills.