Principal Dosimetrist
London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy, part of the London Bridge Hospital campus.
37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri)
Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced dosimetrist to join our multi‑disciplinary London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy team based at Guy’s Hospital. Reporting to the Lead Dosimetrist across our London facilities, the post holder will line‑manage a team of dosimetrists at London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy, ensuring the accuracy and precision of all treatment planning procedures, supporting training, and assisting in the development of protocols with close collaboration with physicists and the Radiotherapy team.
Responsibilities
- Line‑manage and provide professional support for a team of dosimetrists, managing workflow through treatment planning to meet expected turnaround times and clinical deadlines.
- Maintain relationships with clinical oncologists and deliver expert knowledge in producing complex treatment plans for all applicable treatment sites.
- Act as the subject‑matter expert on new and advanced treatment planning techniques and explore opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
- Provide and support training to the dosimetry team and other staff members.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., Radiotherapy, Radiography, Physics, or Clinical Technology).
- Registration relevant to professional background (HCPC, AHCS, or route to registration with RCT).
- Extensive experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and checking.
- Experience working in a clinical environment as a treatment planner and plan checker.
- Experience with Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS.
- Experience planning stereotactic treatments for linacs.
- Practical experience with radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and dosimetry).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service; option to buy or sell leave.
- Private healthcare insurance at leading hospitals.
- Private pension contribution increasing with length of service.
- Season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Group life assurance from day one.
- Critical illness cover.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Corporate staff discount at all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland.
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
Contact
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Stephanie Houghton, Lead Dosimetrist – stephanie.houghton@hcahealthcare.co.uk
David King, Lead Physicist for Treatment Planning & Brachytherapy – david.king@hcahealthcare.co.uk
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