Job overview
We are recruiting for an Assistant Physicist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
Radiotherapy physics is part of a multi-disciplinary team in a large Cancer Centre.
The department consists of clinical scientists, practitioners in radiotherapy physics, radiographers, linac and computer engineers.
The centre has 7 Varian linear accelerators, and a brachytherapy suite. Patient treatments are planned on one of our dedicated wide bore CT scanners with access to, MR and CT-PET imaging within the Paul Strickland Scanner centre.
As the post is for 1 year, the successful applicant will be trained to do a limited number of the tasks in the job description, the time spent in a clinical department will give invaluable experience to anyone interested in a future career in radiotherapy physics. We also have two 7 month fixed term contract available.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Physicist will assist with patient specific measurements and calculations.
The post holder will assist with quality assurance measurements on linear accelerators.
To assist with planning of patient treatments on the computerised treatment planning system
To assist in theatre for brachytherapy procedures
To perform some data analysis and processing
Personal initiative, a keen sense of responsibility, manual dexterity and a high degree of accuracy are expected in all duties. Although experience of working with radiation is desirable, it is not a requirement and appropriate training will be provided
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate across professions
- Self-organised – able to work in a very busy environment
- Diligence and attention to detail commensurate with clinical nature of systems to be supported
- Numerate
- Computer literate – able to use Excel and Word
- Good spatial awareness skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of radiation theory and its application to radiotherapy
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Happy to work within a small team in a large NHS department
Previous Experience
Essential
- Project work involving extensive measurement and analysis of data
- Ability to perform routine measurements on treatment machines with guidance where required
- Ability to perform individual patient QA for IMRT
- Working in a team environment (can be as a member of a student team at university level)
Desirable
- Treatment planning for simple sites (eg breast and prostate)
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in a Science or Engineering Discipline, involving data measurement and analysis.
- Maths and Physics A level or equivalent
Desirable
- Physics degree or physics courses within degree
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This advert is for Assistant Physicist - Radiotherapy Physics with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is 13 months (& two 7 month fixed term opportunities available). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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