Senior Radiotherapy Physicist
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Senior Radiotherapy Physicist
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Radiotherapy Physicist has become available to join a team supporting a major cancer centre, located at Guy'shospital in central London and at Queen's Mary's hospital in Sidcup.
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated radiotherapy physicist to support our extensive dosimetry service. The post holder will also be actively involved in other areas of clinical radiotherapy physics as appropriate.
Note: MPE certification is an essential requirement of this role, and applicants should be able to submit within 12 months of appointment if not certified already.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.
As well as the main Guy's Cancer Centre site in London Bridge, the post holder will be expected to provide support as required at Guy's Cancer at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
About us
The Guy's Cancer Centre is currently equipped with nine Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators (all with SGRT), three GE CT scanners for simulation, a superficial x-ray treatment unit and Elekta HDR brachytherapy service. The centre serves a population of 1.9 million and typically treats over 4500 patients per year. Specialist services are also provided for SRS, TSEBT and TBI. There is a thriving research and education programme and close links with our university partner, King's College London.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS10808E
Job locations
Guy's Cancer Centre
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and PersonSpecification for detailed information regarding theresponsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and PersonSpecification for detailed information regarding theresponsibilities and requirements forthis post.
Person Specification
Education & qualitifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy under IRMER (or able to submit application within next 12 months)
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Full Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience post-registration working in radiotherapy physics
- Specialised experience in a relevant major area of radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in original radiotherapy research or innovative service development
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Specialist knowledge in a major area of radiotherapy physics such as external beam treatment planning, radiotherapy equipment, imaging, dosimetry or brachytherapy
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
Education & qualitifications
Essential
- Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant MSc or higher degree
- Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in radiotherapy under IRMER (or able to submit application within next 12 months)
- State registration as a Clinical Scientist
Desirable
- Full Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience post-registration working in radiotherapy physics
- Specialised experience in a relevant major area of radiotherapy physics
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in original radiotherapy research or innovative service development
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Broad knowledge of radiotherapy techniques and clinical applications
- Specialist knowledge in a major area of radiotherapy physics such as external beam treatment planning, radiotherapy equipment, imaging, dosimetry or brachytherapy
- High level of understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry
- Able to present scientific papers at national and international conferences
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
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
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guy's Cancer Centre
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Guy's Cancer Centre
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Dosimetry and Computing
Sarah Misson
02071887188
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS10808E
Job locations
Guy's Cancer Centre
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
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