Senior Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Senior Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist to join the dosimetry team. The role focuses on producing and approving complex radiotherapy plans, while mentoring colleagues and leading workflow improvements.

The successful candidate will have extensive planning and dosimetry experience, with expertise in SABR, adaptive radiotherapy and/or proton therapy, and be proficient with Varian Eclipse and ARIA.

Qualifications

• Experience in radiotherapy planning and dosimetry.
• Specialised training in treatment planning techniques.
• Experience with Varian Eclipse and ARIA systems.
• Ability to lead and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Produce, check and approve complex radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Provide expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support workflow management, training and competency development.
• Implement new technologies and techniques.
• Depuitise for Lead Dosimetrists when required.

Skills

Radiotherapy planning

Dosimetry

SABR

Adaptive radiotherapy

Proton therapy

Varian Eclipse

ARIA

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Honours degree

State registration

MSc in Radiotherapy

BSc in radiography or DCR(T)

Tools

Varian Eclipse

ARIA

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
• 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.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

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Person Specification

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
• Advanced 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
• MSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent education

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
• Advanced specialist training in treatment planning techniques
• Broad knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy Specialised experience of working in treatment planning and radiation dosimetry Advanced specialist training in treatment planning techniques Experience with advanced planning technique / modalities such as SABR / Adaptive / PBT
• Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
• Experience of managing activity of other staff on day-to-day basis
• Experience of setting clear objectives and performance measures, monitoring delivery, and providing constructive feedback to support staff development and service outcomes

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 on complex subjects

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

£66,274 to £73,496 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS