Clinical Technologist, Radiotherapy Physics

Clinical Technologist, Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) is a modern, well‑equipped facility in the heart of historic Bristol.

We are seeking to recruit to this permanent, full‑time post, an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Clinical Technologist to a Band 5 role within the Radiotherapy Treatment Planning team. The successful candidate will have treatment planning experience and will be responsible for producing IMRT, VMAT and SA  radiotherapy treatment plans. They will also assist in radiotherapy equipment dosimetry and quality control.

Applicants should have a level of technical competence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self‑motivated, hardworking and embrace the Trust values.

Hours of working will need to be flexible and will reflect the needs of the department. Treatment planning staff have the option of working from home, for up to 40% of their contracted hours, once suitably competent.

You will be responsible for producing IMRT, VMAT and SA  radiotherapy treatment plans and will also assist in radiotherapy equipment dosimetry and quality control.

Bristol is a large centre with five linear accelerators (including IGRT), delivering IMRT, VMAT and SA , two dedicated CT scanners, high dose rate brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, Ray Station treatment planning system, MOSAIQ oncology information management system and all of the equipment and infrastructure for training that would be expected of a department of this size and complexity.

The successful candidate will work with other clinical technologists and clinical scientists within the radiotherapy physics unit and in collaboration with Clinical Engineers, Radiographers, Clinical Oncologists and Specialist Registrars to enable the provision of safe and effective radiotherapy for our patients.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

• To be on, or eligible to join, the Register of Clinical Technologists, or equivalent registration scheme
• Degree in Clinical Technology (Radiotherapy Physics), Therapeutic Radiography or equivalent

• Understanding of the role and application of Radiotherapy Physics in healthcare
• Clinical experience of Radiotherapy Physics treatment planning, with emphasis on IMRT and VMAT treatment plan production for a range of clinical sites
• Clinical experience of carrying out quality control checks on radiotherapy equipment

• Sufficiently dexterous
• Good numeracy and logical thinking skills
• Able to move dosimetry equipment weighing up to 12 kg multiple times
• Good IT skills and knowledge of computing packages for office use
• Able to focus and concentrate under pressure
• Maintain attention to detail, whilst meeting deadlines with high standard of accuracy
• Good team‑working skills, whilst also effectively contributing
• Flexible, with good organisational skills

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.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)