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Job overview
Due to the imminent retirement of the postholder, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a new Head of Radiotherapy Dosimetry. The post holder will be specifically responsible for the radiation dosimetry and quality assurance programme of the radiotherapy treatment units. This includes the external beam treatment units and the brachytherapy afterloading units and sealed sources. They are also the line manager for the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering and responsible for ensuring radiotherapy equipment is maintained in accordance with manufactures specifications. The post holder acts as a Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (IRMER 2024). The post-holder forms part of the multi-disciplinary team providing radiotherapy services to patients within NUH; collaborating with clinicians and other staff over the strategic direction for radiotherapy and the optimal way to provide a high quality, patient centred radiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for and manage the dosimetry and quality assurance of all the radiotherapy treatment units and dosimetry equipment in accordance with all relevant legislation and guidance.
Responsible for proposing and implementation of policy changes in radiotherapy dosimetry and QA, within the Clinical Sciences Directorate and other Care Groups (the Radiotherapy Service is within the Medicine Care Group).
Act as line manager for staff within the Dosimetry / QA Radiotherapy Physics service, including recruitment, workload allocation, performance and career development.
Act as line manager for the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering including recruitment, workload allocation, performance and career development
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is detailed in the Job Description which is attached to this role. The role is responsible for the accuracy of radiotherapy dosimetry and line managing staff (including the engineering section of the department).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in UK or equivalent radiotherapy physics
- Expert knowledge of UK practice in dosimetry and QA
- Significant experience in project managing linac installation
- Management experience
Desirable
- Track record in R&D
Qualifications
Essential
- MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- MPE registation
Desirable
- HSSR
Communication skills
Essential
- Presentation of highly complex scientific issues to large audiences and/or external organisations
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising effectively with stakeholders
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Interpretation of legislation/policy/complex test results where there is no precedent
- Be able to work within broad occupational policies and establish how these should be interpreted for the Trust
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This advert is for Head of Radiotherapy Dosimetry with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £79,504 - £91,609 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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