Planning Dosimetrist

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen to for a Band 6 dosimetrist to join the radiotherapy physics team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The department delivers a comprehensive Radiotherapy service to approximately 2000 patients per year including a brachytherapy service and a complex Stereotactic Radiotherapy service.A major part of the work involves complex treatment planning, particularly VMAT and dynamic IMRT Planning. The treatment planning team is also involved in Stereotactic radiotherapy planning (SRS), 4D planning, VMAT QA, and plan checking. Adaptive Radiotherapy Planning is routine for bladder treatments.Treatment Planning is carried out on Eclipse for the five Varian TrueBeam linacs. Pre-treatment imaging is carried out on the department's widebore CT scanner and there is also access to MR and PET-CT in the hospital.The post holder will carry out a range of VMAT, IMRT and conformal planning and will have the opportunity to develop skills in stereotactic planning and take part in research and development projects.For further information please contact Jackie Poxon, Head of Treatment Planning (jackie.poxon1@nhs.net) or Sweta Bowles, Lead Specialist Dosimetrist (sweta.bowles@nhs.net)Main duties of the jobTo assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality patient treatment planning service for Radiotherapy. Produce routine radiotherapy treatment plans. Provide clinical staff with advice on treatment plan options and effect on dose distribution to create optimum treatment plan. Understand the operation of the treatment machines and appreciate their potential and limitations with regard to treatment techniques. Use this knowledge in the production of treatment plans. Participate in multi-disciplinary working parties and development groups to negotiate, agree, and implement changes in Radiotherapy practice. The post holder will be expected to communicate and document highly complex information to various other staff groups and participate in multi-disciplinary staff meetings. Prioritise and manage own caseloads. Provide specialist training of student radiographers assigned to treatment planning.Assist with preparation of work instructions and process documentsAbout usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 47,951 to 56,863 a year per annum inc ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number259-8383147SBHJob locationsSt. Bartholomew's HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree in Radiography (Therapy) or equivalentHCPC Registration (Therapeutic Radiographer)Evidence of Continued Professional Development.DesirableMSc Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Experience Essential2 years experience as therapy radiographer with 1 year treatment planningExperience of Planning Breast and Pelvis PlanningExperience of Planning using EclipseWorking with in a Quality Management SystemDesirableInverse PlanningVMAT other sitesExperience of SRS planning on Hyperarc Skills EssentialAbility to use complex computerised TPS [equivalent to CAD]Highly developed physical accuracy and hand-eye coordination. Advanced keyboard skills.Good spatial awarenessOccasional Requirement to exert moderate physical effort [moving equipment/patients]Ability to concentrate for prolonged periodsAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines and cope with frequent interruptionsAbility to deal with distressing situations, when working with terminally ill patients. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree in Radiography (Therapy) or equivalentHCPC Registration (Therapeutic Radiographer)Evidence of Continued Professional Development.DesirableMSc Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Experience Essential2 years experience as therapy radiographer with 1 year treatment planningExperience of Planning Breast and Pelvis PlanningExperience of Planning using EclipseWorking with in a Quality Management SystemDesirableInverse PlanningVMAT other sitesExperience of SRS planning on Hyperarc Skills EssentialAbility to use complex computerised TPS [equivalent to CAD]Highly developed physical accuracy and hand-eye coordination. Advanced keyboard skills.Good spatial awarenessOccasional Requirement to exert moderate physical effort [moving equipment/patients]Ability to concentrate for prolonged periodsAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlines and cope with frequent interruptionsAbility to deal with distressing situations, when working with terminally ill patients.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). 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 nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressSt. Bartholomew's HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBarts Health NHS TrustAddressSt. Bartholomew's HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEUnited KingdomEmployer's website