Specialist Dosimetrist in Radiotherapy 8a

Radiotherapy UK; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Higher Specialist Dosimetrist in Radiotherapy to join the Radiotherapy Physics team in a senior clinical role. You will lead development of planning techniques and drive oART adoption, working with Clinical oncologists and the wider MDT.

The role requires HCPC/RCT registration and a BSc/MSc in a relevant science, with extensive radiotherapy planning experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC or RCT registration is required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant science area is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan highly complex and specialist non-routine treatments with bespoke solutions.
• Provide expert treatment planning advice to Clinical Oncologists for highly complex cases.
• Attend treatment sessions or CT scanner to troubleshoot patient setup.
• Act as an IR(ME)R Operator and Practitioner for dosimetry work within policy.
• Contribute to evidence-based interventions and treatment plan approvals.
• Share management and supervision responsibilities for Radiotherapy Physics staff with Lead Dosimetrist.

Skills

Radiotherapy planning

SABR

oART

SGRT

4D-CT

Leadership

Education

HCPC or RCT registration

BSc, MSc in relevant science

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Higher Specialist Dosimetrist in Radiotherapy

The closing date is 09 November 2026

We are looking to appoint a Higher Specialist Dosimetrist in Radiotherapy.

If successful, you will be a senior member of the Radiotherapy Physics/Radiotherapy team, providing a highly specialised clinical technical service to MSEFT.

You will be responsible for horizon scanning and maintaining awareness of emerging research, technological developments, and best practice in radiotherapy treatment planning. You will identify opportunities for service development and lead the introduction of innovative planning techniques, working closely with Medical Physics Experts (MPEs), Clinical Scientists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to evaluate, develop, validate, and implement new approaches.

A key responsibility of the role will be providing professional leadership for online Adaptive Radiotherapy (oART) from a dosimetrist perspective, driving the development, implementation, and optimisation of oART workflows and ensuring their safe and effective integration into clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

If successful you will be:

• Required to plan highly complex & specialist non-routine treatments, particularly dealing with extremely individualised plans. This may involve adapting techniques for any particular patient treatment, & working closely with other colleagues to create bespoke solutions & to ensure the optimum treatment.
• Provide expert advice in treatment planning to Clinical Oncologists, particularly for highly complex treatments.
• Attend treatment sessions or CT scanner to troubleshoot & provide advice on patient set up.
• Provide a highly specialist technical clinical service by acting as an entitled IR(ME)R Operator and Practitioner carrying out practical patient work including delineation of organs at risk/target volumes, within defined scope of practce, in accordance with local policies and procedures.
• Draw on a diverse range of specialist knowledge in decision-making to determine evidence-based interventions, which will include treatment plan approval.
• To share responsibility for the organisation, planning and provision of the specialised clinical technical services provided by the Radiotherapy Physics Planning Section with the Lead Dosimetrist.
• To share responsibility for the management, technical training and overall supervision of Clinical Technologists (Dosimetrists) working in Radiotherapy Physics, e.g. recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary procedures, health and safety, allocation of work as appropriate with the Lead Dosimetrist.

About us

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.

Qualifications

• HCPC or RCT registration
• BSC, MSc in relevant science

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in radiotherapy physics planning
• Application demonstrates knowledge of advanced radiotherapy techniques such as SABR, oART, SGRT, 4D-CT.
• Experience of instigating change for service improvement
• Experience presenting at internal/regional or national meetings
• Experience of training staff from a range of backgrounds
• Experience with advanced radiotherapy techniques such as SABR, oART, SGRT, 4D-CT
• Experience of Line Management
• Evidence of contributing to professional guidance, publications, training materials, or policy documents

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)