Clinical Scientist; Radiotherapy Physicist

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The closing date is 02 March 2026

A vacancy has arisen at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Royal Devon & Exeter) and we are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist/Radiotherapy Physicist. We welcome applications from HCPC registered individuals and those close to registration.

The successful candidate will contribute to the continuing transformation of our Radiotherapy Physics group. They will be expected to act as a Clinical Scientist in all areas of radiotherapy physics.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This is an exciting time to join our friendly team in sunny Devon. We are proud to provide a challenging and supportive environment that fosters continuous professional development and freedom to shape services, with our ambition to become the best in class.

Our Oncology Centre currently houses three matched, fully loaded TrueBEAM Linear Accelerators, a Canon Wide Bore CT scanner and Eclipse TPS to support the planning of external beam treatments. Treatment workflows are fully paperless and managed using Aria R&V. The department has a well‑established SA  programme and boasts an excellent portfolio of clinical trials, both in terms of recruitment and diversity.

We have a lively brachytherapy service treating a range of patient indications, with our HDR afterloader.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who can work autonomously but also as part of a wider team.

Some out‑of‑hours work, weekends and bank holiday working is required. This is shared between all physicists on a rota system. The department also offers flexible working patterns and opportunities to work from home.

We are anticipating a high volume of competitive applications, so we retain the right to close the application process early.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date: 11 March 2026

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit to the department or for further information please contact:

Rob Biggar (Operational Lead Radiotherapy Physicist, )

or Eduardo Villarreal (Head of Radiotherapy Physics, edua)

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures,…