Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the dosimetry team. The role involves producing, checking and approving complex radiotherapy plans, supporting workflow management, and contributing to training and competency development.

You will deputise for Lead Dosimetrists when required and work in a hybrid environment with multidisciplinary colleagues to advance patient care.

Qualifications

• State registration or equivalent required.
• Experience with Varian Eclipse planning system desirable.
• Senior dosimetrist with clinical radiotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check and approve complex radiotherapy plans.
• Support workflow management, training and competency development.
• Deputise for Lead Dosimetrists when required.
• Provide expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues.

Skills

Radiotherapy planning

Dosimetry

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

State registration or equivalent

Tools

Varian Eclipse

ARIA systems

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team. UCLH delivers some of the most complex radiotherapy treatments in the NHS, including paediatric treatments, stereotactic radiotherapy, proton beam therapy and research-led innovations. You'll work alongside leading clinicians, physicists and radiographers in a department recognised for excellence, education and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dosimetrist ready to take the next step in their career and make a significant impact on patient care, service development and workforce education. 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. We are looking for an experienced treatment planning professional who is passionate about advancing radiotherapy practice and supporting the development of others. 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 applications is also an essential requirement for this position. You will be a senior member of the treatment planning team, responsible for producing, checking and approving complex radiotherapy treatment plans while providing expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues. The role includes supporting workflow management, training and competency development, quality assurance, and the implementation of new technologies and techniques. You will also deputise for Lead Dosimetrists when required. We are looking for an experienced treatment planner with:

• Extensive experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and dosimetry.
• Expertise in advanced planning techniques, including SABR, adaptive radiotherapy and/or proton therapy.
• Experience using Varian Eclipse and ARIA systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites, We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

• UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.