Head of Radiotherapy Dosimetry

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, including external beam treatment units, brachytherapy after loading units, and sealed sources. They also line‑manage the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering and ensure radiotherapy equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.

The post holder acts as a Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (IRMER 2024) and is part of the multi‑disciplinary team providing radiotherapy services, collaborating with clinicians and other staff on the strategic direction for radiotherapy and delivering a high‑quality, patient‑centred radiotherapy service.

• Manage the dosimetry and quality assurance of all radiotherapy treatment units and dosimetry equipment in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Propose and implement policy changes in radiotherapy dosimetry and QA within the Clinical Sciences Directorate and other Care Groups (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.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.