Job Description

A Radiotherapy Dosimetrist is a medical professional that provides technical support in the field of Radiotherapy. Dosimetrists will generate treatment plans, manufacture immobilisation devices, and assist with dosimetric measurement to provide optimum treatment for patients.



An exciting opportunity presents itself to join the Radiotherapy Treatment Planning team at University Hospitals NHS Trust, Coventry. The candidate should have a Level 6 qualification (e.g. BSc. (Hons)) with a successful completion of an IPEM accredited training scheme. The candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic with strong communication skills and willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary team.



The successful candidate will work closely with the Dosimetrists, Clinical Scientists, Radiographers and Clinical Oncologists and will be able to demonstrate a range of highly technical skills which are invaluable in the treatment of those suffering from cancer. The candidate will primarily work in treatment planning, mould room, brachytherapy.



For more information, please contact Michael Brown on 02476 967255, or Michael.Brown@UHCW.NHS.UK



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 31st July 2025.



Genertating treatment plans, both 3dCRT and VMAT/IMRT.



Producing patient immobilisation devices.



Manufacture of patient aids for the purpose of radiotherapy, including sheilding and build-up materials.



Brachytherapy theatres including use of ultrasound, and the treating of patients.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



1. To discuss aspects of patient treatment with clinicians and scientists and technically interpret patient treatment related information from clinicians and radiographers with regard to Treatment Planning and Virtual Simulation, Mould Room, Dose Measurement, Brachytherapy and Radioisotope therapy.



2. To ensure that adequate care and well-being of the patient is taken into account and reassure and under supervision advise patients attending for Radio-isotope treatment, Brachytherapy Treatment and the Mould Room.



3. Treatment Planning



3.1. To assist, under supervision to determine and process patient outlining for dose prediction and produce dose predictions for the routine treatment planning of patients using Computer Aided Design software. To use technical judgement to produce the optimum treatment plan from a range of options.



3.2. To calculate treatment machine settings for dose delivery.



3.3. To maintain records of all outlining, treatment planning and calculations.



For further details please see the attached job description.