Senior Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 2PGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
5 days leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team. UCLH delivers some of the most compl...
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
- o 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.
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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- 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
Desirable: - MSc in Radiotherapy or equivalent education
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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
Essential: - Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department; - Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
How to apply
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First seen
10 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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