Principal Radiotherapy Physicist - SABR Lead

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 8A Principal Radiotherapy Physicist who will contribute to the scientific support for clinical services in Radiotherapy. This role includes leading the implementation of SABR treatments and providing expert advice on complex radiotherapy equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have experience in SABR planning and checking, ensuring high safety standards while directly impacting patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in SABR planning and checking is essential.
• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject is mandatory.
• HCPC Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the SABR service.
• Provide expert advice for complex equipment and plans.
• Lead training for other colleagues in SABR.

Skills

SABR planning

Radiotherapy equipment management

Treatment planning

Education

1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject

Relevant MSc or higher degree

HCPC Registration

Tools

Eclipse

ProSoma

RadCalc

Job description

Job summary

Band 8A Principal Radiotherapy Physicist - SABR Lead

The main role of this post is to contribute to the provision of scientific support for clinical services in Radiotherapy.

As well as contributing to existing services provided by the Radiotherapy Physics team, you will take an active role in initiating and leading the implementation of new techniques and equipment for SABR treatments as well as supporting the current SABR service provision. The post holder will also provide expert advice to resolve problems with highly complex radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.

Other functions include: performing radiotherapy planning and checking for external beam and brachytherapy treatments; advising clinical staff on scientific and technical issues; determining patient-received doses and calibrating radiotherapy treatment equipment; ensuring the safety of patients and staff in a hazardous environment which includes exposure to high levels of ionising radiation; ensuring equipment is operating safely and effectively and investigating complex faults; and the evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, acceptance testing and calibration of equipment.

This post has a direct impact on patient treatments and occasionally brings the post holder into direct contact with patients during their treatment. You will be expected to liaise with a wide range of staff in Medical Physics, Radiotherapy, at all levels within the Trust and with external equipment manufacturers.

Main duties of the job

To support the Head of Treatment Planning in the development of the SABR service.

To contribute at senior level to the core work of the Radiotherapy Physics Section including the provision of treatment planning, plan checking, brachytherapy, machine QA and calibration, and deputising for area Heads where appropriate.

To act as a Medical Physics Expert (as defined under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) to the Radiotherapy Services.

To initiate, project manage and deliver, relevant developments in the services provided by the Radiotherapy Physics Section.

To train other colleagues in specialist areas, particularly SABR as well as complex planning and plan-checking techniques

To lead and take an active role in specific development and implementation projects assigned.

Date of interviews: Wednesday 18th June at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.

About us

The Royal Berkshire Hospital is based in central Reading, near the River Thames and a short walk from fast train links to London.

Radiotherapy equipment currently includes Elekta Versa HD and Synergy linear accelerators, equipped with 4D-CBCT and AlignRT SGRT, two wide-bore CT scanners, an orthovoltage unit and a microSelectron HDR unit.

Radiotherapy planning is provided by Eclipse treatment planning system and the ProSoma virtual simulation software, with patient management provided by MOSAIQ. Radiotherapy services are also provided at our satellite centre in Bracknell.

The Radiotherapy Physics Section is responsible for providing a clinical scientific and technical service to the Radiotherapy Department within the Berkshire Cancer Centre of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Details Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7168868PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• HCPC Registration

Experience Essential

• Experience in SABR planning and checking

Desirable

• Experience using Eclipse, Prosoma and RadCalc

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• 1st or 2nd class Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• HCPC Registration

Experience Essential

• Experience in SABR planning and checking

Desirable

• Experience using Eclipse, Prosoma and RadCalc

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)