Principal Radiotherapy Physicist (Dosimetry Lead)
Barts Health NHS Trust
London, EC1A 7BEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 November 2026
8 days leftJob description
The Radiotherapy Physics team at Barts is looking for a Band 8A Physicist with an interest in Dosimetry and QA to join the team.The successful candida...
As a senior member of the Radiotherapy Physics team assist with the broad provision of a highly specialised clinical scientific and clinical technical service in support of the Radiotherapy service specialising in dosimetry and machine quality assurance (QA).Undertake and collaborate in scientific and technical research and development in Radiotherapy Physics, primarily in support of the clinical priorities of the Radiotherapy department. Participate in the routine clinical service and development work of the department in the fields of dosimetry, imaging, brachytherapy and treatment planning, as assigned.Contribute to the teaching and training programme of the section and participate in the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.All duties are undertaken in support of the Radiotherapy service and require a high degree of accuracy. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and personal initiative and to exercise appropriate professional judgement in the delivery of their duties.The postholder will be an HCPC registered clinical scientist. They will be an Operator as defined by the Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER 2017) and will be expected to work at the level of Medical Physics Expert (MPE). They will be appointed an MPE when eligible
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in radiotherapy physics
- Understanding and experience of working within a quality management system
- Experienced as a treatment planner/checker
- Experience in equipment commissioning, QA and imaging in radiotherapy
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
Skills
Essential
- Clear and Concise verbal and written communication in English
- Able to explain complex scientific concepts to a range of professional groups
- Effective communication with management, other radiation professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Teaching and Training Skills
- Project management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of radiotherapy physics and radiation physics at MPE level.
- Dosimetry and dose calculation for medical exposures
- Knowledge of optimisation of dose associated with medical exposure
- Commissioning, acceptance testing and routine quality assurance testing of radiotherapy equipment
- Detailed understanding of the requirements of UK medical exposure regulation and its practical application
Qualifications
Essential
- Good B.Sc honours degree in Physics or closely related subject
- M.Sc Radiation Physics/Clinical Science
- HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist
- Competence as a Medical Physics Expert.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable: - oHold a Certificate of competence as an MPE
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Able to promote Trust values and work collaboratively in the multidisciplinary team
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet service needs
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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