Job summaryAre you an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in taking the next step in your career? If so, we want to hear from you!
This role will work cross-site to support radiotherapy mould room, CT and radiotherapy Planning across the service.
The Kent Oncology Centre is a leading radiotherapy service equipped with nine Varian linear accelerators across our Canterbury and Maidstone sites, each featuring dedicated CT-Simulators. We utilise Eclipse for treatment planning, employing RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, vDIBH, and SABR Lung techniques in routine practice. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a program of SABR expansion and enhance the use of Eclipse as our principal Treatment Planning System. Additionally, we have just completed the installation and commissioning of a Philips BigBore RT CT at our Canterbury site.
What We Offer:
Leadership Development: We encourage and support your professional growth through postgraduate training and role extension opportunities, including access to Trust-established leadership development programs.
Innovative Environment: Be part of exciting changes within Radiotherapy at the Kent Oncology Centre, including the procurement of AI technologies for organ contouring to improve efficiency across the patient pathway and the implementation of motion management techniques.
Main duties of the jobPlease note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICSAs aClinical Specialist in Treatment Planning, you will support the radiotherapy planning service leading the day-to-day organisation of workflow through the Mould Room, CT, and Planning sections, ensuring the timely production of complex treatment plans.
Your responsibilities will include:
Producing VMAT plans, outlining organs-at-risk, and assisting in the Mould Room.
Collaborating as an active member of the Cancer Performance team to ensure cancer targets are met.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of our service as we move towards a paperless department with care path-based working.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Treatment Planner or Dosimetrist.
Strong technical expertise in radiotherapy planning and workflow management. A commitment to personal and professional development.
Join us in shaping the future of radiotherapy at one of the largest centres in the region, where we were early implementors of prostate SABR treatments. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and grow with us, we would love to hear from you!
About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
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We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefitsBlue Light card eligibilityAnd more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents belowDetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number359-8204368-T3Job locationsMaidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital/ Kent & Canterbury HospitalHermitage Lane/Ethelbert RoadMaidstone/ CanterburyME16 9QQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesWeve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialBSc (Therapeutic Radiography)DCR (T)Or BSc Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics)Or BSc Honours degree in Physics, applied Physics or relevant subject, and Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) or equivalent experience. HCPC Registration as Radiographer or registration with RCT as a Clinical TechnologistM-level education for specialist area. DesirableManagement Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
EssentialExtensive post-qualification experience with significant experience in the pre-treatment settingExtensive experience in treatment planning Extensive experience of 3-D and IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning techniquesWide practical experience of working with a variety of machines producing ionising radiation for therapy and treatment planning.
Demonstration of participation in CPD Experience of multi-disciplinary team workingHighly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures in treatment planning.
Highly developed specialist knowledge of varied Radiotherapeutic techniques.
Highly developed specialist knowledge of IMRT (standard and/or volumetric techniques).In depth knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR and IR(ME)R).In depth understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and biological contaminationIn depth understanding of the risks arising from equipment failure and treatment planning areas.
DesirableExperience of Philips Pinnacle and Varian Treatment Planning systems. Experience with ARIA Radiation Oncology Management systemExperience of SABR Treatment Planning techniquesExperience of dealing with patients with severe physical or emotional impairment.
Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques
Skills
EssentialGood communication skillsGood interpersonal and negotiation skillsGood organisational skills. Analytical and Decision-making skillsAble to record and transcribe data and information accuratelyAble to document complex instructions clearly and accuratelyAble to use Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer application programmesAble to communicate technical information to staff of other disciplines including doctors, admin and clerical staff, physicists and technicians. Able to teach and train others at all levels including other professional groups and students in all areas of pre-treatmentDesirableAble to chair technical meetingsAble to give presentationsTrained and competent in Cannulation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialBSc (Therapeutic Radiography)DCR (T)Or BSc Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics)Or BSc Honours degree in Physics, applied Physics or relevant subject, and Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) or equivalent experience. HCPC Registration as Radiographer or registration with RCT as a Clinical TechnologistM-level education for specialist area. DesirableManagement Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
EssentialExtensive post-qualification experience with significant experience in the pre-treatment settingExtensive experience in treatment planning Extensive experience of 3-D and IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning techniquesWide practical experience of working with a variety of machines producing ionising radiation for therapy and treatment planning.
Demonstration of participation in CPD Experience of multi-disciplinary team workingHighly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures in treatment planning.
Highly developed specialist knowledge of varied Radiotherapeutic techniques.
Highly developed specialist knowledge of IMRT (standard and/or volumetric techniques).In depth knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR and IR(ME)R).In depth understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and biological contaminationIn depth understanding of the risks arising from equipment failure and treatment planning areas.
DesirableExperience of Philips Pinnacle and Varian Treatment Planning systems. Experience with ARIA Radiation Oncology Management systemExperience of SABR Treatment Planning techniquesExperience of dealing with patients with severe physical or emotional impairment.
Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques
Skills
EssentialGood communication skillsGood interpersonal and negotiation skillsGood organisational skills. Analytical and Decision-making skillsAble to record and transcribe data and information accuratelyAble to document complex instructions clearly and accuratelyAble to use Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer application programmesAble to communicate technical information to staff of other disciplines including doctors, admin and clerical staff, physicists and technicians.
Able to teach and train others at all levels including other professional groups and students in all areas of pre-treatmentDesirableAble to chair technical meetingsAble to give presentationsTrained and competent in Cannulation.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustAddressMaidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital/ Kent & Canterbury HospitalHermitage Lane/Ethelbert RoadMaidstone/ CanterburyME16 9QQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS TrustAddressMaidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital/ Kent & Canterbury HospitalHermitage Lane/Ethelbert RoadMaidstone/ CanterburyME16 9QQUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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