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Job overview
ESNEFT is one of the largest radiotherapy providers in the East of England, delivering treatments to over 3000 patients per year across Colchester and Ipswich sites. Colchester Hospital are looking for a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy.
You will be expected to participate in a broad range of radiotherapy physics activities including quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment, treatment planning (EBRT and Brachytherapy), and providing assistance with computing throughout the department. You will work closely with colleagues within our multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, radiographers and clinicians.
Colchester Hospital is equipped with 2 new TrueBeam multi-modality linacs routinely delivering VMAT, FFF and SABR techniques plus, plus a Halcyon linac with Hypersight imaging, an Xstrahl treatment unit and a Bravos treatment unit.
The departments Aria system is provided by a Varian Managed Service, treatment plans are produced using the Eclipse treatment planning system. We have a Siemens Go.Open Pro CT simulator with access to MR scanning slots for radiotherapy. You will possess an honours degree in physics with relevant postgraduate experience preferably including a higher degree. Ideally you will be HCPC state registered as a Clinical Scientist however if you are eligible for registration within 6 months of taking the position you are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in a broad range of radiotherapy physics activities including quality assurance of radiotherapy treatment equipment, treatment planning (EBRT and Brachytherapy), and providing assistance with computing throughout the department. This will involve working closely with colleagues within our multi-disciplinary team of physicists, engineers, radiographers and clinicians.
You will assist in the provision of the Radiotherapy Physics Service (external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy) at Colchester Hospital under the overall responsibility of the Lead for Radiotherapy Physics and the Head of Radiation Services.
You will also participate in research and development activity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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This advert is for Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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