Registered Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with an MSc in Medical Physics to lead radiotherapy physics across planning, dosimetry and brachytherapy. You will provide senior scientific support, drive clinical development, and mentor colleagues while contributing to national audits and trials.

Based in Guildford with work across related sites, you will align clinical practice with research initiatives and clinical governance, ensuring high-quality cancer care

Qualifications

• HCPC registration demonstrates professional standing.
• Experience in radiotherapy physics including planning, dosimetry, and brachytherapy.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities essential for senior clinical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior scientific support across Treatment Planning, Brachytherapy and Dosimetry.
• Lead clinical development and contribute to national audits and trials.
• Mentor junior colleagues and participate in teaching.

Skills

HCPC registered

Clinical Scientist

Radiotherapy physics

MSc Medical Physics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Medical Physics

Job description

Are you ready to take your expertise in radiotherapy physics to the next level? Join our nationally recognised cancer centre and play a pivotal role in shaping advanced radiotherapy services that make a real difference to patient care.

Why This Role?

• Impactful Work: You'll provide senior scientific support across Treatment Planning, Brachytherapy, and Dosimetry--helping deliver safe, cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research: Be at the forefront of clinical development, lead research projects, and publish your findings internationally.
• Leadership & Growth: Mentor junior colleagues, influence service development, and contribute to national audits and trials.
• Flexibility: Work across Guildford and Redhill sites with a dynamic schedule that supports clinical needs.

What We're Looking For

• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist
• MSc in Medical Physics
• Knowledge and experience in radiotherapy physics (planning, dosimetry, brachytherapy)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and teaching.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo