Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Canterbury is seeking an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist for a permanent role. The position involves creating complex treatment plans and supporting the Treatment Planning section. Candidates should be proficient in Eclipse and willing to enhance their skills through training. The role offers flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

At least 27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning.
• Familiarity with organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance.
• Skills in CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section.
• Production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning and outlining.

Skills

Experience as a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist or equivalent

Proficient in Eclipse for treatment planning

Willingness to develop the role through postgraduate training

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for a permanent position within the Treatment Planning group at our Canterbury site.

Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion, including motion management and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System.

Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Responsibilities

• Participation in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance.
• CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.

Qualifications and Development

• Experience as a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist or equivalent.
• Proficient in Eclipse for treatment planning with VMAT, RapidArc, IGRT, vDIBH and SABR Lung as part of routine use.
• Willingness to develop the role through postgraduate training and role extension; development milestones may be provided.

Flexible Working and Benefits

• Flexible working: we consider flexible arrangements and aim to accommodate working needs where possible.
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• More benefits are detailed in the benefits documents available.

Other Information

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.