Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

Integrated Care System; Taunton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust seeks a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics to enhance cancer treatment through innovative technology and research. In this role, you will provide critical medical physics support, conduct QA, and collaborate with oncology teams while benefiting from continuous professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Completion of routine QC checks of radiotherapy equipment.
• Experience with treatment planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist medical physics support for radiotherapy treatments.
• Conduct quality assurance and calibration procedures.
• Design and verify external beam radiotherapy treatment plans.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

Relevant MSc or higher degree

PhD in relevant subject

Tools

Pinnacle

Raystation TPS

Mosaiq R+V systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

Bring Your Physics Expertise to an Innovative Radiotherapy Team

Are you a registered Clinical Scientist with a passion for precision, innovation, and patient-centred care? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in cancer treatment using advanced technology and research-led practices?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at the Beacon Centre, one of the South West's leading radiotherapy services. As part of our supportive and dynamic team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our treatments are safe, accurate, and at the forefront of cancer care.

The Radiotherapy Physics team is moving into an exciting new era as we commission Raystation TPS, you'll play an active role in commissioning and utilising this system through dose data acquisition, plan verification and treatment technique development.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist medical physics support for high-quality radiotherapy treatments.

Conduct complex quality assurance (QA), calibration, and dosimetry procedures on state-of-the-art equipment.

Design and independently verify external beam radiotherapy treatment plans, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SABR, and SGRT.

Collaborate with Clinical Oncologists, Radiographers, Dosimetrists, and fellow Scientists to optimise treatment accuracy and patient safety.

Contribute to service development, R&D initiatives, and implementation of innovative treatment techniques.

Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 and uphold governance and quality standards across the department.

This is an opportunity to work in a patient-focused, research-active NHS department using cutting-edge radiotherapy technology. As a team, we value compassion, teamwork and continuous improvement. You'll be able to develop your career with access to CPD, training and leadership opportunities.

Apply to join our team and be part of a department committed to improving cancer care through innovation, research, and excellence in clinical practice.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

The post holder provides specialist clinical scientist services to patients of the Radiotherapy Department such that they receive safe, accurate and efficient radiotherapy treatments. The key duties performed by the post-holder are detailed in the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subjectRelevant MSc or higher degreeCertificate of completion of Post-qualification Training, e.g. through STP or IPEM route 2.
• PhD in relevant subject

Experience

• Completion of a wide range of routine QC checks of radiotherapy equipment, including imaging system QC checksCompletion of patient specific QC checksProduction and checking of a wide range of clinical radiotherapy treatment plans in a modern treatment planning systemDeveloping new procedures/processes and producing appropriate associated documentationProblem solving in the context of a multi-disciplinary radiotherapy team
• Commissioning new radiotherapy equipmentUsing Pinnacle and/or Raystation TPS and Mosaiq R+V systems

Additional Criteria

• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language.Effective written and oral communicationAble to communicate effectively when relating complex, technical concepts and advice.Show good interpersonal skills when dealing with patients or carers, leaving a positive impression. Able to use Excel, Word etc to set up documents and spreadsheets. Ability to make accurate measurements with highly complex electronic equipment. Ability to concentrate for frequent and prolonged periods in all aspects of work. Ability to deal effectively with unpredictable situations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.