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 based at London Bridge Hospital Radiotherapy. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and precision of all treatment planning procedures undertaken and assist in the development of protocols with close collaboration with physicists and the Radiotherapy team. You will be expected to provide and support training to the Dosimetry team and other staff members.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

You will provide line management and professional support for a team of dosimetrists at London Bridge Hospital and manage the workflow through treatment planning to meet expected turnaround times and clinical deadlines. You'll manage and maintain relationships with clinical oncologists, whilst demonstrating expert knowledge and experience in producing complex treatment plans for all applicable treatment sites within radiotherapy.

You'll be the go-to subject matter expert on new and advanced treatment planning techniques; exploring opportunities for improving quality and efficiency in treatment planning.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree or equivalent in 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 of Radiotherapy treatment planning and checking
• Experience of working in a clinical environment as a treatment planner and plan checker
• Experience of using Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS
• Experience of planning stereotactic treatments for Linacs
• Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Stephanie Houghton, Lead Dosimetrist (stephanie.houghton@hcahealthcare.co.uk) or David King, Lead Physicist for Treatment Planning & Brachytherapy (david.king@hcahealthcare.co.uk).

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Principal Dosimetrist, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases 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 for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

Honesty, integrity and fairness:

• We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.