Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist to join the dosimetry team. The role involves planning photon and proton treatments, MDT discussions, and developing SOPs within a hybrid-working radiotherapy physics service.

The successful candidate will have state registration, a strong planning background, and ongoing CPD. The post emphasises collaboration across physics, clinical and radiographic staff at UCLH.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or evidence of equivalent knowledge in radiography/Healthcare science
• State registration as Therapeutic Radiographer or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and patient positioning effects on dose
• Awareness of radiotherapy risks to patients and staff
• Progress towards higher degree in a relevant subject

Responsibilities

• Produce photon and proton treatment plans for the UCLH casemix, including complex cases such as sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to determine best treatment options
• Support Senior dosimetrist to ensure timely delivery of treatment planning pathways
• Contribute to development of new techniques, SOPs and training competencies

Skills

State registration

Treatment planning

CPD

Education

Honours degree in radiography/healthcare science

Tools

Varian Eclipse

ARIA Oncology Management System

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

The closing date is 04 October 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team as part of the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics team.

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. 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 Teams is also an essential requirement for this position.

Main duties of the job

The dosimetry team will be expected to produce photon and proton treatment plans for the UCLH casemix, including treatment complex sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary discussions in order to produce the best treatment options for the patient.

The postholder will support the Senior dosimetrist in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in a timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services.

The postholder will support the development of new and existing techniques including production of the standard operating procedures and training competencies for staff

About us

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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

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.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Honours degree in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge [e.g. BSc in radiography or DCR(T), BSc or graduate diploma in healthcare science (Radiotherapy Physics)]
• State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer, or Register of Clinical Technologists
• Specialist knowledge of treatment planning and the implication of patient positioning on dose received
• Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiotherapy planning and treatment
• Progress towards higher degree in a relevant subject [e.g. MSc modules completed in Radiotherapy]

Experience

• Broad knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy
• Specialised experience of working in treatment planning and radiation dosimetry
• Specialist training in treatment planning techniques
• Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
• Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system

Personal and People Development

• Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD)
• Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service
• Able to deliver teaching and training to other staff or students

Specific Requirements

• Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department
• Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£58,133 to £65,261 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS