Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Senior Radiotherapy Physicist

The closing date is 29 October 2026

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Job Summary

A 12 month fixed term maternity cover job opportunity have arisen for a band 7 radiotherapy physicist to join the friendly and dynamic radiotherapy physics team at the Royal Free Hospital. Either HCPC registered Clinical Scientist or eligible for registration within 3 months are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidates should be dedicated, communicative and collaborative persons willing to participate in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8209754-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Steeet

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

Education and professional qualifications

• Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or containing a major physics component.
• Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Successful completion of MSC STP in Radiotherapy Physics, ACS Route 2 ,AHCS STP Equivalence or equivalent.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC or eligible for membership within 1 year
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of radiation dosimetry, patient dosimetry, treatment unit technology, treatment planning systems, quality assurance, dosimetry equipment and computer systems in radiotherapy
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in radiotherapy.
• Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry.
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and electrical hazards
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.
  
  

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to priorities and manage own workload with effective time management skills. Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines.
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others, including other staff groups, on highly specialist subjects
• Able to develop systems and write software and scripts relevant to computer systems supporting radiotherapy
  
  

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex information to other healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers.
• High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments.
• Able to maintain frequent periods of prolonged concentration, with often unpredictable work patterns
• Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances (when working with terminally ill patients for example).
  
  

Desirable

• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own areas of competence.
• Able to lift and move medium/heavy weights (beam data acquisition equipment and phantoms for example).
  
  

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Honours first degree (1st or 2nd) in physics or containing a major physics component.
• Relevant MSc or higher degree or equivalent level of knowledge
• Successful completion of MSC STP in Radiotherapy Physics, ACS Route 2 ,AHCS STP Equivalence or equivalent.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC or eligible for membership within 1 year
  
  

Essential

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of radiation dosimetry, patient dosimetry, treatment unit technology, treatment planning systems, quality assurance, dosimetry equipment and computer systems in radiotherapy
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and practices in radiotherapy.
• Broad understanding of patient and staff risks arising from equipment failure and staff error.
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry.
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with: ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and electrical hazards
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of applied radiation physics and associated areas within medical physics.
  
  

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Able to priorities and manage own workload with effective time management skills. Flexible, able to adjust commitments when required and work to tight deadlines.
• Able to deal with complex and unpredictable situations
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others, including other staff groups, on highly specialist subjects
• Able to develop systems and write software and scripts relevant to computer systems supporting radiotherapy
  
  

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Able to communicate highly complex information to other healthcare professionals and equipment manufacturers.
• High degree of physical accuracy and dexterity, for making precision measurements and equipment adjustments.
• Able to maintain frequent periods of prolonged concentration, with often unpredictable work patterns
• Able to deal with occasional distressing circumstances (when working with terminally ill patients for example).
  
  

Desirable

• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own areas of competence.
• Able to lift and move medium/heavy weights (beam data acquisition equipment and phantoms for example).
  
  

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
  
  

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).

Additional information

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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Steeet

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Steeet

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For Questions About The Job, Contact:

Head of Radiotherapy Physics (Royal Free Hospital)

Neil Dancer

neildancer@nhs.net

02078302113

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8209754-A

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Steeet

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

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