Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team, focusing on radiotherapy and proton therapy physics. The successful candidate will produce photon and proton treatment plans for various cancers, participate in multidisciplinary discussions, and support the development of new techniques. The position requires effective communication, a clinical background with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology, and familiarity with Microsoft Teams for hybrid working.
Essential criteria
- 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
- Specialist 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 criteria
- Progress towards higher degree in a relevant subject [e.g. MSc modules completed in Radiotherapy]
- Broad knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy
- Specialised experience of working in treatment planning and radiation dosimetry
- Specialist training in treatment planning techniques
- Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
- Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
- Personal and People Development
- 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
- Specific Requirements
- Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- 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
- Specialist 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
- Progress towards higher degree in a relevant subject [e.g. MSc modules completed in Radiotherapy]
- Broad knowledge and experience across the range of working procedures and practices in radiotherapy
- Specialised experience of working in treatment planning and radiation dosimetry
- Specialist training in treatment planning techniques
- Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
- Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning and ARIA oncology management system
- Personal and People Development
- 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
- Specific Requirements
- Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department
- Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £58,133 – £65,261 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Radiotherapy Physics Dosimetrist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the UCLH dosimetry team as part of the radiotherapy and proton therapy physics team.
Applicants should be State registered or equivalent. Experience of treatment planning using Varian Eclipse planning system is desirable. The successful applicant will join a growing team of dosimetrists liaising closely with physics, clinical and radiographic staff in the provision of radiotherapy and proton therapy physics services.
The ability to work and communicate effectively with minimum supervision is essential.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 Teams is also an essential requirement for this position.
Main duties of the job
The dosimetry team will be expected to produce photon and proton treatment plans for the UCLH casemix, including treatment complex sarcoma, head and neck, neurological and paediatric cancers.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary discussions in order to produce the best treatment options for the patient.
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