Advanced Dosimetrist
New Yesterday
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two experienced and enthusiastic Dosimetrists to join our dynamic radiotherapy team.
The role offers comprehensive involvement in treatment planning, including manual and AI-assisted contouring of organs at risk, as well as the planning and verification of complex radiotherapy plans using advanced techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, SABR, and SRS. The successful candidate will also take on management responsibilities, support and mentor junior team members while ensuring high standards of clinical practice are maintained. They will contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement projects, helping to advance our radiotherapy service delivery.
Flexible working options, including a blend of on-site and remote working, are available for suitable applicants.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Provide technical radiotherapy treatment planning advice to radiotherapy consultants, other clinicians, radiotherapy management, pre-treatment and treatment radiographers, and any other relevant staff on all matters relating to the technical aspects of the radiotherapy systems and their associated components.
- Assist with the allocation of staff and distribution of work from different clinical services in Radiotherapy and support the planning of brachytherapy.
- Act as a site-specific specialist.
- Deputise for the Principal Dosimetrist as required.
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Degree in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology or other science based subject (or equivalent level of experience)
- Masters in Therapeutic Radiography, Clinical Technology or other science based subject or masters level experience
- State registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer or eligibility for registration on the Voluntary Register for Technologists as a Radiotherapy Physics Technologist
- Significant knowledge and experience at specialist level of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions, advanced treatment planning and mould room skills through degree and supplemented with CPD, short specialist courses and scientific meetings plus in-depth experience
- Significant experience of advanced radiotherapy planning techniques
- Broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology radiotherapy mould room and dosimetry
- Practical experience in radiotherapy quality control and dosimetry measurements
- Counselling skills
- Location:
- Southampton, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Category:
- Bio & Pharmacology & Health
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