Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

Main area Radiotherapy Physics Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours

Full time, Part time, Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered)

Job
-B-264156

Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata (Yearly)

Closing 05/07/2026 23:59

Radiotherapy Physics (part of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering) provides a comprehensive Physics service to Addenbrooke’s Oncology Centre, ensuring the safe and accurate use of high‑dose ionising radiation to treat patients with cancer while maintaining a safe environment for other patients, visitors and staff.

Our physicists, technicians and radiographers work closely with Oncology staff to provide a wide range of scientific and technical advice and support for all radiotherapy treatments. Routine clinical work includes radiotherapy treatment planning and related dosimetry, the provision of brachytherapy, and the manufacture of immobilisation and shielding equipment for patients. Extensive support is provided to radiotherapy equipment, including design of facilities, management of computer systems and software, and commissioning, servicing and quality control of Linear Accelerators, Orthovoltage units, Brachytherapy units and CT‑simulators.

All work and related dosimetry are monitored and assured to nationally and internationally agreed specifications and legal requirements.

We also provide radiotherapy physics advice and support to two University Departments (Veterinary Medicine and Pathology).

• Ensure ongoing coordination of the physics aspects of clinical trials and act as line manager to research physicists.
• Provide support to the development, innovation and research in the radiotherapy physics section, including evaluation and implementation of new techniques and equipment.
• Lead on specific projects that may require additional resources beyond those of the relevant sub‑section.
• Provide physics support to the Stereotactic Radiosurgery service.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Development, Innovation, and Research.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners. CUH is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission and values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide staff conduct and patient care.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, maternity status or socio‑economic background.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th July 2026.

Interviews are scheduled for 5th August 2026.

At CUH we support good working days with development opportunities and a range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, and day nurseries. We provide reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital site, free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, as well as free journeys to and from Cambridge train station. Parking on site is subsidised for eligible staff.

On campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost for colleagues. We have launched staff pod break spaces, including a colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and a private outside area for rest and recharge.

CUH encourages a good work‑life balance and offers flexible arrangements such as part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working, and flexible start and finish times.