Band 7 Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

Royal Free Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London is recruiting a band 7 radiotherapy physicist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover to join the friendly radiotherapy physics team at the Royal Free Hospital. HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or eligible for registration within 3 months are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated, communicative and collaborative, willing to participate in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service and to contribute to service

Qualifications

• Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or containing a major physics component.
• Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Successful completion of MSC STP in Radiotherapy Physics, ACS Route 2 ,AHCS STP Equivalence or equivalent.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC or eligible for membership within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service.
• Contribute to the radiotherapy physics team at Royal Free Hospital and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Skills

Time management

Training others

Software scripting

Communicate complex info

Prioritization

Education

Honours physics degree (1st/2nd)

MSc or higher in related field

MSC STP Radiotherapy Physics / equivalent

HCPC registration or eligibility

Job description

Our current vacancies

Site Royal Free Hospital Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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A 12 month fixed term maternity cover job opportunity have arisen for a band 7 radiotherapy physicist to join the friendly and dynamic radiotherapy physics team at the Royal Free Hospital. Either HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or eligible for registration within 3 months are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidates should be dedicated, communicative and collaborative persons willing to participate in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Education and professional qualifications

• Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or containing a major physics component.
• Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Successful completion of MSC STP in Radiotherapy Physics, ACS Route 2 ,AHCS STP Equivalence or equivalent.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC or eligible for membership within 1 year

Experience

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of radiation dosimetry, patient dosimetry, treatment unit technology, treatment planning systems, quality assurance, dosimetry equipment and computer systems in radiotherapy
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in radiotherapy.
• Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry.
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and electrical hazards
• Knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.

Skills and aptitudes

• Able to priorities and manage own workload with effective time management skills. Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines.
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
• Ability to teach and train others, including other staff groups, on highly specialist subjects
• Able to develop systems and write software and scripts relevant to computer systems supporting radiotherapy

Personal qualities and attributes

• Able to communicate highly complex information to other healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers.
• High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments.
• Able to maintain frequent periods of prolonged concentration, with often unpredictable work patterns
• Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances (when working with terminally ill patients for example).
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own areas of competence.
• Able to lift and move medium/heavy weights (beam data acquisition equipment and phantoms for example).

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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Please note

• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Name Neil Dancer Job title Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Royal Free Hospital) Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0207 830 2113 Additional information

Katia Pasciuti
Deputy Head of Radiotherapy Physics
[e-mail]
0207 830 2113