Specialist Radiographer in Radiotherapy Physics (Dosimetrist)

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is looking for an experienced Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join their Dosimetry Team. You will be responsible for creating complex treatment plans and collaborating with various health professionals. Ideal candidates will possess clinical experience, state registration, and proficiency in treatment planning systems, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Collaboration with clinical staff

Qualifications

• Must be State Registered or have equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in clinical settings relevant to radiotherapy.
• Desirable experience with treatment planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce photon and/or proton treatment plans for diverse cancer cases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions for treatment options.
• Train students and other staff in treatment planning techniques.

Skills

Clinical background with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology

Ability to work independently

Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning system

Education

State Registration or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Join the UCLH Dosimetry Team – Radiographer/Dosimetrist Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the Dosimetry Team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), working within our cutting‑edge Radiotherapy and Proton Therapy Physics department.

Key Requirements

• State Registration or equivalent professional qualification.
• Clinical background with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning system is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, supporting our hybrid working model.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and growing team of dosimetrists.
• Close collaboration with physics, clinical, and radiographer workforce.
• Opportunities to contribute to both radiotherapy and proton therapy services.
• A supportive environment fostering professional development and innovation.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing photon and/or proton treatment plans for a diverse and complex case mix, including sarcoma, head and neck, neurological, and paediatric cancers. They will actively participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, providing expert advice and contributing to the development of optimal treatment options tailored to individual patients. In addition, they will be involved in the training of students and other staff members in treatment planning techniques.

Additional Support Tasks

The postholder will support the Senior dosimetrists in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in an efficient and timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services. They 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.

UCLH 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

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025.