# Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-scientist-radiotherapy-physics/250f800a-7f93-4c28-8fb3-5e3796a57b0a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-scientist-radiotherapy-physics/250f800a-7f93-4c28-8fb3-5e3796a57b0a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Hull - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Standard working hours of department 7 am to 8 pm.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T12:01:32.897Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Cottingham/Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Radiotherapy_Physics/Radiotherapy_Physics-v8001851 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8001851?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hull.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for not one, but two registered Clinical Scientists to join our friendly and forward thinking Radiotherapy Physics team at Castle Hill Hospital. You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centered radiotherapy services to a large and diverse population, while supporting innovation, research, training and service development. Within the department there are 6 Varian linacs (4 Truebeam and 2 Halcyon) all with SGRT (AlignRT), 2 Siemens Somatom go.Open Pro CT scanners, an Xstrahl superficial unit, a Papillon+ contact radiotherapy system and we are in the process of installing a new Bravos brachytherapy afterloader which will replace our Flexitron. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service. The department supports Radiotherapy which operates 8 am - 8 pm, and the post holder is expected to be flexible in order to support these hours where required, and be flexible to work out of hours where needed. ### Main duties of the job As a Radiotherapy Physicist, you will provide specialist scientific expertise across all areas of radiotherapy physics, including but not limited to treatment planning, QA and dosimetry and brachytherapy. You will contribute to service development, research, audit and training, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and national standards. The successful applicant will be joining and established team of Healthcare Science professionals, comprising Clinical Scientists and Technologists, and support staff. The team prides itself on high staff retention and has a pragmatic approach to achieving safe and effective service delivery. The department is committed to providing a broad scope for the development of all members of staff are encouraged to develop areas of expertise and interest within the overall clinical service requirements. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for not one, but two registered Clinical Scientists to join our friendly and forward thinking Radiotherapy Physics team at Castle Hill Hospital. You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centered radiotherapy services to a large and diverse population, while supporting innovation, research, training and service development. Within the department there are 6 Varian linacs (4 Truebeam and 2 Halcyon) all with SGRT (AlignRT), 2 Siemens Somatom go.Open Pro CT scanners, an Xstrahl superficial unit, a Papillon+ contact radiotherapy system and we are in the process of installing a new Bravos brachytherapy afterloader which will replace our Flexitron. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service. The department supports Radiotherapy which operates 8 am - 8 pm, and the post holder is expected to be flexible in order to support these hours where required, and be flexible to work out of hours where needed. ## Job Description As a Radiotherapy Physicist, you will provide specialist scientific expertise across all areas of radiotherapy physics, including but not limited to treatment planning, QA and dosimetry and brachytherapy. You will contribute to service development, research, audit and training, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and national standards. The successful applicant will be joining and established team of Healthcare Science professionals, comprising Clinical Scientists and Technologists, and support staff. The team prides itself on high staff retention and has a pragmatic approach to achieving safe and effective service delivery. The department is committed to providing a broad scope for the development of all members of staff are encouraged to develop areas of expertise and interest within the overall clinical service requirements. ## Responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Commitment to obtaining and maintaining full registration. ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - 1st or 2nd class Physics degree - Relevant MSc or higher degree - Completion of STP (Radiotherapy Physics) or other approved training scheme - Current UK registration as a Clinical Scientist **Desirable** - Chartered Scientist (or Chartered Physicist) - Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM) or equivalent ### Special Attributes and other **Essential** - Ability to prioritise own workload and manage competing demands - Shows motivation in developing new skills. - High level of interpersonal skills. - Flexible and reliable. - Autonomy to make decisions outside the boundaries of protocols and policies in difficult and non-routine cases but with reference to more senior staff if required ### Knowledge, training and experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy clinical or technical environment. - Knowledge of radiation legislation and safety in healthcare. - Experience of analysing complex data and producing scientific reports. - Ability to deal with unpredictable situations **Desirable** - Experience in radiotherapy treatment planning. - Experience in radiotherapy QA and dosimetry. - Experience in brachytherapy. - Knowledge of clinical trials - Advanced computing or programming skills relevant to radiotherapy systems ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Exercise own initiative when dealing with common issues within own specialist area of competence. - Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality. - To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care. - Ability to give and take criticism constructively and to know when to seek advice from others. **Desirable** - Presentation of work at national or local meetings. - Experience in teaching and supervision of trainees. ## Documents - [our promise (pdf, 313.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1964) - [job description (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323934) - [remarkable people (pdf, 3.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1965) - [additional information (pdf, 308.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1963) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.