Dosimetrist
Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for a Band 5 Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist with experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and/or mould room techniques to join our friendly team in the Radiotherapy Physics department at the Royal Derby Hospital. The post combines radiotherapy treatment planning and mould room activities. You will primarily be responsible for the production of external beam treatment plans but will also undertake a full range of mould room tasks such as immobilisation shell fitting and the creation of lead shielding, customised tissue equivalent bolus and patient specific electron end‑frame apertures.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake computerised radiotherapy treatment planning for external beam.
* Undertake a full range of Mould Room activities including the production of head & neck immobilisation shells, lead shielding, tissue equivalent bolus and electron applicator beam‑shaping inserts.
* Assist in the training and education of the Therapeutic Radiotherapy and Radiotherapy Physics workforce in treatment planning and Mould Room techniques.
* Participate in the development of treatment planning techniques at the direction of the Head of Treatment Planning.
Equalities and Accessibility
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and has an Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme to support veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On‑going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
Key dates
Closing date of applications: 7 May 2026
Interview date: 15 May 2026
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in a science related subject.
* Training in Radiotherapy.
Experience & Knowledge
* Significant experience in radiotherapy treatment planning.
* Good knowledge of underlying principles of radiotherapy.
* Mould Room experience.
* Good knowledge of anatomy.
Skills and Ability
* Competent in most types of treatment planning.
* Manual dexterity for Mould Room work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
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