Dosimetrist

Dosimetrist

Closing date: 25 May 2026.

Position overview

Radiotherapy Physics provides a comprehensive Physics service to the Addenbrooke's Oncology Centre, ensuring the safe and accurate use of high dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer while maintaining a safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties

• Prepare treatment plans for patients undergoing radiotherapy, in collaboration with physicists and other members of the planning group.
• Operate computer systems for treatment plans and perform calculations relating to patient doses.
• In the Mould Room, produce individualised immobilisation devices, working directly with doctors and radiographers.
• Collaborate with doctors and radiographers to produce individualised immobilisation devices.
• Engage in the clinical development of the department through the introduction of new techniques and the training of others.
• Be clinically responsible to the consultant on whose behalf any duties directly related to patient care are discharged.

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners. We are recognised for providing outstanding care and rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commissioner.

EEO statement

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack for detailed duties and responsibilities.

Candidate requirements Qualifications

• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or B.Sc. Hons equivalent, or BSc in Clinical Technology (or equivalent), and completion of an IPEM accredited Technologist Training scheme.
• Working towards meeting requirements for the register of clinical technologists or HCPC registration as a radiographer.
• On RCT or HCPC registration as a radiographer.

Experience

• Experience of treatment planning.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability to synthesise information, evaluate risks, and make difficult decisions.
• Experience of routine planning in a range of treatment planning techniques.
• Ability to interpret, manipulate and present data.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles and practice of radiotherapy and oncology.
• Knowledge of immobilisation and shielding techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of principles, practice and limitations of radiotherapy planning and specialist planning techniques.
• Knowledge and application of national regulations relating to ionising radiation for medical exposure (IR(ME)R).
• Good awareness of different treatment planning systems.

Skills

• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including with patients, MDT members, therapy radiography staff, physics staff, consultants and medical staff.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with all grades of staff.
• Involvement with audits and professional presentations.

Additional requirements

• Behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• Willingness to change routine working hours to meet department demand and occasionally work extra hours when needed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.