Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity for Dosimetrist Healthcare Scientist to join our team in a forward thinking radiotherapy physics department at the Velindre Cancer Service in Cardiff.
- Undertaking measurements on Linear Accelerators
- Measurements on patients
- Maintaining dosimeters
- Brachytherapy support
- Treatment Planning support
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to undertake post-graduate development to enable registration on the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) or equivalent, if required. Support will be provided across all relevant aspects of the syllabus.
There will be some flexible hours of working and as the Centre provides a wider service, work may be required in the associated hospitals in the locality.
Medical Physics provides all the background scientific and technical data, advice and expertise to the radiotherapy departments for the treatment machines, simulators, computer systems and specialized devices. This is fundamental for patient doses to be prescribed and given correctly, safe operation and staff protection from X-Rays. It includes specifications for the equipment, their calibration and QA, repair & maintenance, data networking and computer control, and individualized patient dose computations. Its constituent sections include machine maintenance & mechanical engineering, brachytherapy, computing & electronics, treatment planning, dosimetry, training & teaching, and R&D. There is also a full Radiation Protection service to all X-Ray users in SE Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evening and weekends according to service needs
- Willing to work at another base in the region if required by the service
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT and spreadsheets
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of clinical use of Mould Room, CT-Simulator, Brachy, Linacs etc.
Qualifications or Knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in physics, clinical technology, computer science, radiography science, computing or equivalent qualification
- Competence in mathematics (especially mental arithmetic)
- Accuracy and attention to detail. Basic IT and spreadsheets.
- Proven communication skills both verbal and written, especially with people of other disciplines who have a barrier to technical understanding.
- Ability to visualise 3D models both conceptually and on computer screen
- Theoretical knowledge of the physics behind the treatment
- Good knowledge of routine methods of treatment for RT including use of the Linac
Desirable
- Previous training in relevant aspects relating to the dosimetrist role
- Knowledge of the requirements of other disciplines (e.g. Oncology; radiobiology; Mould Room; Simulator etc.).
- Anatomy & Physiology (especially cross-sectional images).
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This advert is for Dosimetrist Healthcare Scientist with Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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