Senior Dosimetrist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a skilled Band 6 Dosimetrist to join their radiotherapy team in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will be involved in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy treatments, collaborating closely with medical professionals and ensuring adherence to best practices. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment focused on innovation and career development.

Qualifications

• Motivated and skilled with experience in radiotherapy.
• Passionate about precision radiotherapy and improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out radiotherapy treatment planning in the Treatment Planning Service.
• Liaise with staff in Oncology and Radiotherapy.
• Support developmental work within the department.
• Assist in developing new techniques and processes.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Dosimetrist to join our dynamic radiotherapy team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality radiotherapy treatments, working closely with clinical oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, and medical physicists. You will be responsible for producing accurate and efficient treatment plans using advanced treatment planning systems, ensuring compliance with local protocols, national standards, and best practice guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and adaptable dosimetrist who is passionate about precision radiotherapy and improving patient outcomes. You will be encouraged to contribute to service development, research, and innovation within a supportive, forward-thinking department as here at MSE, we strongly believe in career development for Dosimetrists.

So, if this is the right opportunity for you, please apply today.

Responsibilities

• To carry out radiotherapy treatment planning as part of a team in the Treatment Planning Service.
• Liaise closely with a wide range of staff in Oncology and Radiotherapy, including medical staff, physicists, technicians and radiographers.
• Support developmental work within the department.
• To undertake work as part of project based teams to assist in the development of new techniques and processes.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting Radiotherapy role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025