Principal Dosimetrist (Radiotherapy Physics)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Dosimetrist with strong technical expertise in radiotherapy planning, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative team spirit, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our radiotherapy planning team.

In this role, you will manage a team of dosimetrists, support treatment planning, participate in equipment commissioning, lead projects, and mentor and train staff.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting., Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service .

Working at UHS, you will join a friendly and dynamic team of Scientists, Dosimetrists, and Engineers in the Radiotherapy Physics Group.

Our department operates 7 linear accelerators across two sites, supported by Pinnacle and ELEMENTs TPS, to deliver a comprehensive radiotherapy service. All our linacs are equipped with IGRT and SGRT capabilities, and we have recently installed new HDR brachytherapy equipment. Our active Scientific Computing group drives innovative solutions to introduce automated workflows. We are the only centre in the UK offering Intra-Operative Radiotherapy with an Electron Accelerator and provide physics services for breast Intra-Operative Radiotherapy.

Our upcoming major project is the commissioning and implementation of a new treatment planning system, presenting an excellent opportunity for you to contribute throughout the process.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for full details regarding this position.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

About the Role

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists and clinical scientists, you will:

• Provide specialist advice and support on treatment planning and dosimetry.

• Develop and check complex radiotherapy treatment plans using state-of-the-art planning systems.

• Participate in the commissioning and quality assurance of new equipment and techniques.

• Lead on advanced projects to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

• Support the training and mentoring of junior staff and students.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached., * BSc in Clinical Technology or related discipline or BSc Therapy Radiography, with HCPC or RCT

registration.

• MSc in Therapeutic Radiography or relevant Science based subject or equivalent level of knowledge

and experience.

• Extensive experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and dosimetry at an advanced level.

• Proficiency with modern treatment planning systems (e.g., Pinnacle, Eclipse, RayStation) and

techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and team-working abilities.

• Experience of training others.

Why Join Us?

• Access to the latest technologies and techniques in radiotherapy.

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Comprehensive NHS benefits, including pension and annual leave entitlements.

Address of job:Southampton SO16 6YD, United Kingdom