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Job overview
We are seeking an experienced radiotherapy physicist with a strong interest and aptitude for working in computing and with radiotherapy digital systems. The successful candidate will work within and take a senior role within the Scientific Computing Section of the radiotherapy physics unit. There will be a specific focus on automation of planning and adaptive radiotherapy techniques through TPS scripting.
To be appointed at band 8A the applicant requires HCPC registration and MPE status along with significant experience in computing. Appointment at band 7 would be considered for those without MPE registration with support provided to complete this prior to progression.
The successful applicant will be responsible in collaboration with other members of the SciCom team and a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Radiographers, Medical Physicists, and clinical engineers for the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure to enable the provision of state-of-the art radiotherapy.
The successful candidate will maintain their radiotherapy clinical skills in areas such as dosimetry, planning, Gamma Knife, or Brachytherapy, and will contribute to the provision and development of other clinical and technical areas as per the experience of the candidate.
Main duties of the job
The Radiotherapy Physics Unit (RPU) provides a clinical scientific service to Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) to allow the provision of a radiotherapy service for patients. This covers a five linac external beam radiotherapy centre, HDR brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and molecular radiotherapy. RPU is also involved in several research activities and is a beta test and reference site for a range of products. The Scientific Computing team (SciCom), managed within RPU, provides a clinical and developmental IT service to BHOC .
The post holder is responsible in collaboration with other members of the SciCom team for the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure to enable the provision of state-of-the-art radiotherapy. They will work closely with other clinical and support teams to specify, delivery, and support key radiotherapy systems.
The post holder will take a leading role in the TPS scripting team to make best use of the technology available as the radiotherapy service develops with the advent of adaptive radiotherapy techniques. This work will include both streamlining routine work to free
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job has Computing/Clinical/Scientific/Managerial/teaching and Training/Research and professional responsibilities.
For full details please see the job description attached.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Competance in a scripting language
- Working Knowledge of DICOM
- High level knowledge of radiotherapy computing systems
- Experience with basic IP networking, computer security and firewalls
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- The post holder must have a BSc or equivalent in physics/computer science or engineering
- The post holder must have, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics/computing or medical physics to the level of MSc or higher, or equivalent
- State registration as clinical scientist with HCPC
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This advert is for Radiotherapy Applications Physicist with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £64,750 pa pro rata (depending on experience). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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