Radiotherapy Physicist

Overview

In this role you will provide high-level scientific expertise to support radiotherapy services across two major hospitals. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain safe, accurate treatment delivery and contribute to commissioning and project rollouts, including new Radixact systems. The role blends clinical physics, QA, and planning with opportunities for teaching, research, and CPD-driven development. You will operate in a high-stakes environment, shaping patient care and service improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• career development
• flexible working
• wellbeing
• staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work
• season ticket loan

Responsibilities

• Measure and QA treatment machine outputs and radioactive sources
• Perform treatment planning and second checks on plans
• Conduct radiation dose measurements on patients and ensure safety
• Investigate complex physics problems and advise clinical staff
• Oversee evaluation, procurement, and acceptance testing of equipment
• Support all aspects of the Radiotherapy Physics Group’s work across sites

Key requirements

• First or Second class honours degree in physics or related subject
• Relevant MSc and/or PhD in Medical Physics or related subject
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
• Two years post-graduate clinical experience
• Knowledge of radiation protection legislation and standards
• Proficiency in scientific reporting and presentations (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to assess complex scientific issues and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to plan and manage ongoing activities and supervise trainees
• Ability to maintain clarity of purpose under pressure in a clinical setting
• Radiation dose measurement and QA of linear accelerators and sources
• Treatment planning and secondary plan checks
• Knowledge of planning systems (RayStation, Eclipse, Elements SRS, Oncentra Brachy)

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