Closing date: 19 July 2026
Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist
An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Technologist / Dosimetrist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team in a busy Radiosurgery Physics department providing scientific and technical support to the National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
The National Centre in Sheffield has been treating patients with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery since 1985. Sheffield was the first unit in the world to install the latest GammaKnife model, the Esprit, in 2023. The unit currently treats around 1000 patients per year.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical technical support to The National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery including all aspect of patient treatment, dosimetry and quality assurance of Radiosurgery equipment.
- Take an active role in the provision of medical physics support for the stereotactic radiosurgery services, including the provision of technical support at all stages of the patient preparation, target localisation, planning and treatment processes.
- The post holder contributes to research projects as guided by the Section Chief Clinical technologist.
The successful candidate will join the Radiosurgery Physics team and Clinical Scientists and will participate in all aspects of the service including:
- Radiosurgery treatment planning (Elekta GammaPlan Software).
- Equipment quality assurance.
- Development and maintenance of our Quality Management System.
- Patient data analysis for service evaluation and research and development activities of the department.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Education and Qualifications
- Vocational Degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent degree in Physics/Radiotherapy or related subject to satisfy the eligibility for the Register of Clinical Technologists.
- Registration as a professional with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
- Registration as a professional upon the Health and Care Professionals Register (HCPC) or similar.
Experience
- Experience in the use of a range of software packages including Microsoft and their use in a scientific environment.
- Significant previous radiotherapy planning experience. (Band 6)
- Experience in the use of physics in a radiotherapy or dosimetry setting. (Band 6)
- Awareness of the use of physics in a radiotherapy or dosimetry setting. (Band 5)
- Previous radiotherapy planning experience. (Band 5)
- Previous radiosurgery planning experience. (Band 5)
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to deal with complex and unpredictable situations.
- Good communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Personal Qualities
- Pleasant and helpful manner.
- Caring attitude.
- Flexible attitude to working hours.
- Willing and able to continue personal development and to keep up to date with developments in the specialty.
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.
£32,073 to £48,117 a year (pa / pro rata for part time staff)
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