Band 7 Radiotherapy Physicist | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in England seeks a Band 7 Radiotherapy Physicist to join their well-equipped Oncology department. You will be involved in providing a safe and effective Radiotherapy Physics service, including treatment planning and quality control of equipment. The role also supports clinical trials with advanced technologies such as Varian and Siemens treatment equipment. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they meet the requirements in their application. A probationary period applies to all new staff. The application deadline is Sunday 11 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Involved in treatment planning, equipment quality control, dosimetry, imaging, quality assurance systems, and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and effective Radiotherapy Physics service.
• Perform equipment quality control and ensure dosimetry accuracy.
• Maintain and improve quality assurance systems.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for someone to join our Radiotherapy Physics team as a Band 7 Radiotherapy Physicist. The Oncology department is a well‑equipped centre treating patients from across East London and Essex, committed to introducing the latest treatment techniques and equipment.

External beam radiotherapy is delivered on Varian Halcyon, Edge, and Ethos Therapy linacs. The Edge is our stereotactic machine, with HDMLC, 4D‑CBCT, 6 DoF couch, and HyperArc‑enabled. Aria is cloud‑based, hosted by Varian. Treatment planning is done on Eclipse 17 (with RapidPlan and MCO licences) and in Ethos v2, with auto‑contouring on Limbus.

Our department fully supports a wide range of clinical trials, and has an excellent selection of QA devices and software. We have a new Siemens go.Sim CT scanner; within the last two years we have introduced HyperSight on Ethos and Identify SGRT on all linacs. Current commissioned SABR treatments include lung, bone (non‑spine), nodes, adrenal nodes, and spine, and we have recently started providing an intra‑cranial SRS service in partnership with Barts Health. A full linac refresh is due in 2027.

STP trainees in their last year of training are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Involved in all aspects of providing a safe and effective Radiotherapy Physics service, including:

• Treatment planning
• Equipment quality control
• Dosimetry
• Imaging
• Quality assurance systems
• Information systems

Application Process

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online. For queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026.