About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to take your expertise in radiotherapy physics to the next level? Join our nationally recognised cancer centre and play a pivotal role in shaping advanced radiotherapy services that make a real difference to patient care.Why This Role?o Impactful Work: You'll provide senior scientific support across Treatment Planning, Brachytherapy, and Dosimetry--helping deliver safe, cutting-edge treatments.o Innovation & Research: Be at the forefront of clinical development, lead research projects, and publish your findings internationally.o Leadership & Growth: Mentor junior colleagues, influence service development, and contribute to national audits and trials.o Flexibility: Work across Guildford and Redhill sites with a dynamic schedule that supports clinical needs.
Main duties of the job
What We're Looking Foro HCPC-registered Clinical Scientisto MSc in Medical Physicso Knowledge and experience in radiotherapy physics (planning, dosimetry, brachytherapy).o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.o Passion for continuous improvement and teaching.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder is responsible for:
Participating in the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments
Participating in radiation dosimetry, quality assurance and calibration of radiotherapy equipment.
Participating in the provision of the Radiotherapy Treatment Planning service.
Exercising responsibilities in accordance with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER2017).
Participating in the research and development activities of the department
Participating in teaching, training and staff development
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good B.Sc.(Hons) degree MSc in Medical Physics (or related subject) IPEM Part II training, STP training or ACS certificate of attainment, or equivalent. HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Desirable
PhD in Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent scientific experience
Knowledge Essential
Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide area of radiotherapy physics (for example that accrued from national 3 year training scheme or equivalent demonstrable experience Specialised theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of ionising radiation In depth experience of modern external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy techniques Knowledge and experience in the use of specialist testing and measurement equipment to monitor the performance and safety of modern radiotherapy treatment machines. Specialist Knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for radiotherapy physics practices. Specialist Knowledge of clinical procedures in radiotherapy Knowledge of physical and radiological anatomy and disease states relevant to Oncology practice Knowledge of patient and staff risks arising from exposure to ionising radiation Broad knowledge of other areas of medical physics e.g. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and Ultrasound Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure or operator error In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, national standards, professional codes of practice and other guidelines. Understanding of hazards posed by and precautions needed with ionising and non-ionising radiation and electrical, material, biological and mechanical hazards Knowledge of external beam treatment planning systems and algorithms, including necessary quality assurance procedures. Registered for Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Experience of various Radiotherapy Clinical Trials Experience of managing projects Experience of working in or supporting research in the clinical environment Experience in teaching and training. Aria/Eclipse experience Corporate Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)