Progressive Dosimetrist/Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics

NHS
Southampton
18 hours ago
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Progressive Dosimetrist/Technologist in Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 12 April 2026


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


Please see below for detailed job description of the role.


Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 6 contract upon appointment


Main duties of the job

Our dosimetrists are key to safe and accurate radiotherapy treatments for our patients.


You will contribute to patient positioning in mould room, treatment planning, brachytherapy tasks, run‑ups and patient specific dosimetry. You will work alongside clinical scientists, oncologists, radiographers and engineers.


You will be trained to become a site specialist with the department.


You will be line‑managed by a Band 7 dosimetrist.


About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.


Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.


We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI‑generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.


At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.


At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.


Job responsibilities

  • Registered as a radiographer with the HCPC or as a clinical technologist on the RCTRadiotherapy treatment planning experience
  • Mould room and/or brachytherapy experience
  • Experience operating linear accelerators (for run‑ups and PSD)
  • Needs to cover shifts between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Friday
  • Ability to manage own workload
  • Good attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods of time

Candidates with experience may be appointed into a Band 6 role.


Trust Values

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  • Suitable qualifications (typically BSc in a science based subject or Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent) and experience to have achieved state registration as a therapeutic radiographer or eligibility for registration on the voluntary register for technologists as a radiotherapy physics technologist.
  • Specialist knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiation interactions and advanced radiotherapy techniques, practical training in complex treatment planning and mould room skills.
  • Training as a clinical technologist in radiotherapy physics or as a therapeutic radiographer supplemented by significant expertise in radiotherapy planning techniques gained through CPD and work‑based training. Broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology radiation therapy treatment planning, mould room skills and dosimetry.
  • Ability to respond to changing demands in the service, which may require work flexible/unsocial hours to cover the service.
  • Ability to travel between centres (including Southampton and Basingstoke)
  • Vocational degree in Therapeutic Radiography or Medical Technology
  • Experience of IMRT / IMAT

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.


University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust


£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum or per annum pro rata


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