Radiotherapy Dosimetrist - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

In-house physiotherapy Service

On-site canteens with subsidised meals

Subsidised staff parking

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a post holder to support the Radiotherapy Treatment Planning service under supervision. You will assist the Lead Dosimetrist and collaborate with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers to deliver high-quality planning.

The role covers all aspects of treatment planning, with opportunities to participate in SABR trials and research projects, while benefiting from flexible working hours and a supportive team dedicated to work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Dosimetrist in the provision of the radiotherapy treatment planning service under the supervision of the Principal Physicist – Head of Treatment Planning.
• Provide support in all areas of treatment planning.
• Work with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers to ensure accurate and safe treatment plans.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Lead Dosimetrist in the provision of the radiotherapy treatment planning service under the scientific supervision of the Principal Physicist – Head of Treatment Planning and in conjunction with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers.

The post holder will provide support in all areas of treatment planning.

RapidArc is utilised for all suitable clinical sites, as is routine daily online IGRT (including thorax 4DCT and DIBH breast). Our department has been paperless from the beginning. As well as providing top‑class service to our patients, we are actively involved in research and development projects and national clinical trials. We are commissioned to deliver SABR for lung and oligometastatic disease.

We are committed to ensure a work‑life balance to all our staff by offering flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits To You

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy Service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jaak Joe Job title: Lead Dosimetrist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01733673157