Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

Job overview

Senior Radiotherapy Physicist (Band
7) – 2 year fixed term post in the Radiotherapy Physics Group, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit a band 7 scientist to join our team in our modern and excellently equipped department. Ideally you will already be HCPC registered as a clinical scientist, but applications from trainees nearing qualification are also welcome (if not yet registered an appointment to a lower band may be considered until registration is achieved).

• Execute the full range of radiotherapy physicist duties, including treatment planning, checking, brachytherapy, equipment commissioning and QA, training staff and advising clinicians.
• Engage in the development of new techniques and collaborative research projects with the University.
• Provide advice to consultant oncologists and other healthcare professionals to resolve problems with complex radiotherapy equipment and treatment plans.
• Interact with patients during their treatment and treatment planning when necessary and liaise with staff across Radiotherapy, Medical Physics and other Trust departments, as well as external equipment manufacturers and engineers.

The OUH Radiotherapy Centre at the Churchill Hospital is a five‑linac, all‑Varian (including Halcyon, True Beam) site with CT‑sim, ARIA, Eclipse and HDR brachytherapy unit, plus a prostate seed brachytherapy service. A satellite centre in Swindon adds two linacs and a CT‑sim, and a second satellite centre in Milton Keynes opened in 2025 with one linac and CT‑sim. Supporting systems include AI auto‑contouring and Rad Calc, with modern treatment planning functionality such as Rapid Plan, MCO, Hyper Arc and Velocity.

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Relevant MSc or higher degree.
• STP training scheme or IPEM Diploma or equivalent in Medical Physics, normally with specialisation in radiotherapy physics.
• HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist; if not yet registered, appointment to a lower band may be considered until registration is achieved.
• Broad knowledge of radiation and associated areas within Medical Physics.
• Advanced level of knowledge across the full range of working procedures and practices within Radiotherapy Physics, including DICOM‑RT; brachytherapy; pretreatment imaging; treatment imaging, radiotherapy networking and verification systems; IMRT/VMAT QA; QA of treatment machines and equipment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Scientific experience in Radiotherapy Physics including analysing and judging treatment options and plans, identifying problems with patient‑related equipment, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how equipment is to be used safely and correctly, usually under time‑pressure.
• Specialist training and practical experience in the use and calibration of radiotherapy treatment equipment (including linear accelerators and treatment planning computers), specialist test and measurement equipment and dosimetry equipment calibration.

COVID‑19: The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website.

Vacancy Closures: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6‑month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work‑related email addresses so references can be sought promptly. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. If you have previously worked for the Trust, a reference from your last Manager is required for…