Job summary
Join the UCLH Dosimetry Team - Radiographer/Dosimetrist OpportunityWe are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Radiographer/Dosimetrist to join the Dosimetry Team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), working within our cutting-edge Radiotherapy and Proton Therapy Physics department.Key Requirements:o State Registration or equivalent professional qualification.o Clinical background with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.o Experience with Varian Eclipse treatment planning system is highly desirable.o Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.o Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, supporting our hybrid working model.What We Offer:o A dynamic and growing team of dosimetrists.o Close collaboration with physics, clinical, and radiographer workforceo Opportunities to contribute to both radiotherapy and proton therapy services.o A supportive environment fostering professional development and innovation.If you're passionate about advancing cancer care and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing photon and/or proton treatment plans for a diverse and complex case mix, including sarcoma, head and neck, neurological, and paediatric cancers. They will actively participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, providing expert advice and contributing to the development of optimal treatment options tailored to individual patients. In addition, they will be involved in the training of students and other staff members in treatment planning techniques.The postholder will support the Senior dosimetrists in ensuring treatment planning pathways are delivered in an efficient and timely fashion across the radiotherapy and proton therapy services. They will support the development of new and existing techniques including production of the standard operating procedures and training competencies for staff.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers D.C.R.T.
- State registration or eligible or registered clinical scientist
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/ ongoing education
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of varied radiotherapeutic techniques
- Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Access, Excel and Teams
Desirable
- Treatment Planning experience
- Experience of IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning systems.
- Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Must demonstrate good patient care at all times
Desirable
- Flexibility and ability to use own initiative and be innovative
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to relate confidently to all hospital staff
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Therapeutic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers D.C.R.T.
- State registration or eligible or registered clinical scientist
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/ ongoing education
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of varied radiotherapeutic techniques
- Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word, Access, Excel and Teams
Desirable
- Treatment Planning experience
- Experience of IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning systems.
- Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Must demonstrate good patient care at all times
Desirable
- Flexibility and ability to use own initiative and be innovative
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to relate confidently to all hospital staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
250 Euston Road
London
NW1 2PG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
