Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the dosimetry team within the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics group in London.

Applicants should be State registered or equivalent, with desirable experience in treatment planning using Varian Eclipse. The role involves producing photon and proton plans and liaising with physics, clinical and radiographic staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• State registered radiographer or equivalent required.
• Experience with radiotherapy dosimetry advantageous.
• Strong communication and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop photon and proton treatment plans as part of the dosimetry team.
• Collaborate with physics, clinical and radiographic staff to deliver services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to optimise patient treatment options.
• Support development of new techniques and SOPs.

Skills

State registration

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

State registered radiographer or equivalent

Tools

Varian Eclipse

Job description

Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: University College London Hospital

Salary: £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, NW1 2PG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 18 Sept 2026

Closing date: 18 Oct 2026

Summary

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.

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 UCLH

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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• 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.

Additional Information

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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026