Specialist Dosimetrist — Radiotherapy Planning

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Dosimetrist to join the Radiotherapy Physics team, supporting safe, accurate cancer treatments. You will prepare, optimise and check radiotherapy plans, interpret imaging and contribute to brachytherapy services.

Based at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Gartnavel General Hospital, the role is full-time and permanent, with Monday–Friday working patterns and opportunities for service development and continuing professional

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Technology, Therapeutic Radiography or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Registration as a Clinical Technologist or HCPC registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer.
• Significant experience within a radiotherapy planning or dosimetry environment.
• Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy treatment planning systems and associated technologies.
• Understanding of radiotherapy dosimetry principles, quality assurance procedures and dose calculation methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and radiation safety requirements.
• Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, optimise and check radiotherapy treatment plans for patients receiving external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
• Support the delivery of specialised brachytherapy services including treatment preparation and technical assistance.
• Interpret imaging and clinical information to support accurate treatment planning and delivery.
• Undertake dosimetric calculations and treatment plan verification activities.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes to ensure the safe and effective use of radiotherapy equipment and techniques.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support efficient patient pathways and service delivery.
• Contribute to service improvement, research, development activities and the training of colleagues and students.

Skills

Radiotherapy dosimetry

Treatment planning

Imaging interpretation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree in Medical Technology or Therapeutic Radiography

Tools

Radiotherapy planning systems

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Specialist Dosimetrist to join the Radiotherapy Physics team, supporting safe, accurate cancer treatments. You will prepare, optimise and check radiotherapy plans, interpret imaging and contribute to brachytherapy services.

Based at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and Gartnavel General Hospital, the role is full-time and permanent, with Monday–Friday working patterns and opportunities for service development and continuing professional