Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Dosimetrist
The closing date is 24 December 2025
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Dosimetrist.
You will carry out radiotherapy treatment planning as part of a team in the Treatment Planning Service. Liaise closely with a wide range of staff in Oncology and Radiotherapy, including medical staff, clinical scientists, technicians and radiographers. Support developmental work within the department.
You will also undertake work as part of project based teams to assist in the development of new techniques and processes.
If this interest you apply now!
Main duties of the job
Produce routine treatment plans, in accordance with relevant clinical protocols. Check that all patient images required to produce treatment plans are available. Co‑register images from different sources; evaluating the validity of the co‑registration. Accurately outline anatomical volumes from CT scans for Gross Tumour Volumes and Organs at Risk, where trained. Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions. Assist with the development of new techniques in conjunction with other staff groups and take an active role in introducing new equipment and clinical techniques.
Manage own work and prioritise it on a day to day basis, working flexibly where necessary.
Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records in accordance to Quality System requirements.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Qualifications
* HCPC or eligible for RCT registration
* Knowledge of Radiotherapy and how it works
* Evidence of extra CPD activity in planning
Knowledge and Experience
* Training in treatment planning techniques and volume delineation.
* Training in treatment planning VMAT techniques
* Experience with Eclipse
Communication
* Ability to communicate scientific information to staff & colleagues
* Experience in training others
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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