Senior Radiotherapy Physicist
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Job summary
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 7 Radiotherapy Physicist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. Applicants should be HCPC registered or eligible for registration within 3 months and demonstrate dedication and collaboration in the radiotherapy physics service.
The role is based at Royal Free Hospital in London, with a focus on participating in all aspects of radiotherapy physics service and working as part of a friendly team.
Qualifications
- Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or containing a major physics component.
- MSc or higher degree or equivalent 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
- Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Senior Radiotherapy Physicist
29 October 2026
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.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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/
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8209754-A
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Steeet
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Steeet
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Royal Free Hospital)
Neil Dancer
neildancer@nhs.net
02078302113
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