Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Dosimetrist to join our dynamic radiotherapy team.
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality radiotherapy treatments, working closely with clinical oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, and medical physicists. You will be responsible for producing accurate and efficient treatment plans using advanced treatment planning systems, ensuring compliance with local protocols, national standards, and best practice guidelines.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and adaptable dosimetrist who is passionate about precision radiotherapy and improving patient outcomes. You will be encouraged to contribute to service development, research, and innovation within a supportive, forward-thinking department as here atMSE, we strongly believe in career development for Dosimetrists.
So, if this is the right opportunity for you, please apply today.
Main duties of the job
If successful, some of your duties will be:
- To carry out radiotherapy treatment planning as part of a team in the Treatment Planning Service
- Liaise closely with a wide range of staff in Oncology and Radiotherapy, including medical staff, physicists, technicians and radiographers.
- Support developmental work within the department.
- To undertake work as part of project based teams to assist in the development of new techniques and processes.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Radiotherapy role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Radiotherapy role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Degree or Radiotherapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC or RCT registration
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation
- Experience of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planningExperience with Eclipse and EthosA+I
Desirable
- Experience with Eclipse and Ethos
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Degree or Radiotherapy degree or equivalent
- HCPC or RCT registration
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation
- Experience of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatment planningExperience with Eclipse and EthosA+I
Desirable
- Experience with Eclipse and Ethos
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
