# Senior Radiotherapy Physicist (North Middlesex Hospital) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-radiotherapy-physicist-north-middlesex-hospital/b718b7ce-068b-49c0-aa63-1cbb842d24e8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-radiotherapy-physicist-north-middlesex-hospital/b718b7ce-068b-49c0-aa63-1cbb842d24e8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £63,665 - £70,887 Per Annum Including HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:22:09.586Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Radiotherapy_Physics/Radiotherapy_Physics-v8029672 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8029672?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, forward-thinking Radiotherapy Physics department in a key role at the North Middlesex Hospital site in North London. You will be a Senior Radiotherapy Physicist at Band 8A, responsible for the safe delivery and development of Radiotherapy. You will be involved in all aspects of the service, with a specific focus on machine dosimetry & QC, deputising for the principal physicist leading that section. You will act as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R, providing expert advice to the Radiotherapy department and to members of the Radiotherapy Physics team. The department provides a comprehensive physics service to support the delivery of radiotherapy treatment at North Middlesex Hospital. This includes all treatment planning, machine quality assurance and the provision of molecular radiotherapy. The department consists of 10 clinical scientists, including this post, 6 dosimetrists and 6 engineering and technical staff. The Radiotherapy department has a mix of Varian TrueBeam and Halcyon Linacs and an XStrahl superficial unit. Varian Eclipse is used for all treatment planning activities, and we have ongoing projects to implement and expand knowledge based planning, AI auto-contouring, scripting and automation, and lots more besides. ### Main duties of the job The senior physicist’s role is to ensure the safe delivery of the Radiotherapy Physics Service at North Middlesex University Hospital, assisting the Head of the service as well as other designated Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in their various areas of responsibility. The role is autonomous and the post-holder is expected to carry out their duties without supervision. The senior physicist will have MPE responsibility in the safe delivery and development of the following areas: - Quality Assurance (specific focus) - Treatment Planning - Molecular Radiotherapy ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Scientific Treatment Planning Assist the Treatment Planning Lead Physicist and provide MPE advice where needed to ensure safe delivery of service. Produce routine and complex treatment plans for external beam radiotherapy. Use computerised planning systems to design and customise treatment plans. Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume. Take responsibility for the accurate production of individualised treatment plans and associated dosimetry calculations. Quality Assurance Assist the Quality Control and Dosimetry Lead Physicist, providing MPE advice where needed to ensure safe delivery of service. Take responsibility for the development of the annual quality assurance programme including liaison with maintenance contract suppliers; radiotherapy physics engineers and radiotherapy. Molecular Radiotherapy Take responsibility for administration of radioisotopes for therapeutic use. Explain procedures to patients and liaise with other groups such as ward staff as required. Assist with resolving problems with the procedure, including those arising with the patient present. Ensure all equipment used in the monitoring of patients, environment and source activity maintain a valid calibration. General Provide support to physics computing in radiotherapy.  Write software to the requirements of the department and adapt existing software packages as required.  Monitor and resolve problems on computing systems in radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics. Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment as appropriate. Oversee work carried out on this equipment and give physics advice and direction as required.  Investigate and resolve complex problems on complex, patient-critical radiotherapy and associated equipment. Managerial Prioritise and manage own work to meet agreed outcomes. Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records. Teaching, training and research Provide practical training to physicists, medics and radiographers in Treatment Planning, QC & Dosimetry, and in Molecular Therapy. Assist with training other staff, as required (e.g. radiation protection advice to nursing staff on wards with molecular radiotherapy in-patients). Instigate and participate in Research and Development projects and clinical audit. Develop and improve equipment and techniques for radiation therapy. Professional Participate in an approved Continuing Professional Development scheme and maintain HCPC registration. Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and their applications in medical and associated fields.  Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the department. Miscellaneous Ensure compliance with accredited Quality Systems in the areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.  Participate in the development and routine operation of quality systems. Carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, relevant Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Conduct and Local Rules. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, forward-thinking Radiotherapy Physics department in a key role at the North Middlesex Hospital site in North London. You will be a Senior Radiotherapy Physicist at Band 8A, responsible for the safe delivery and development of Radiotherapy. You will be involved in all aspects of the service, with a specific focus on machine dosimetry & QC, deputising for the principal physicist leading that section. You will act as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R, providing expert advice to the Radiotherapy department and to members of the Radiotherapy Physics team. The department provides a comprehensive physics service to support the delivery of radiotherapy treatment at North Middlesex Hospital. This includes all treatment planning, machine quality assurance and the provision of molecular radiotherapy. The department consists of 10 clinical scientists, including this post, 6 dosimetrists and 6 engineering and technical staff. The Radiotherapy department has a mix of Varian TrueBeam and Halcyon Linacs and an XStrahl superficial unit. Varian Eclipse is used for all treatment planning activities, and we have ongoing projects to implement and expand knowledge based planning, AI auto-contouring, scripting and automation, and lots more besides. ## Job Description The senior physicist’s role is to ensure the safe delivery of the Radiotherapy Physics Service at North Middlesex University Hospital, assisting the Head of the service as well as other designated Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in their various areas of responsibility. The role is autonomous and the post-holder is expected to carry out their duties without supervision. The senior physicist will have MPE responsibility in the safe delivery and development of the following areas: ## Responsibilities Clinical Scientific Treatment Planning Assist the Treatment Planning Lead Physicist and provide MPE advice where needed to ensure safe delivery of service. Produce routine and complex treatment plans for external beam radiotherapy. Use computerised planning systems to design and customise treatment plans. Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume. Take responsibility for the accurate production of individualised treatment plans and associated dosimetry calculations. Quality Assurance Assist the Quality Control and Dosimetry Lead Physicist, providing MPE advice where needed to ensure safe delivery of service. Take responsibility for the development of the annual quality assurance programme including liaison with maintenance contract suppliers; radiotherapy physics engineers and radiotherapy. Molecular Radiotherapy Take responsibility for administration of radioisotopes for therapeutic use. Explain procedures to patients and liaise with other groups such as ward staff as required. Assist with resolving problems with the procedure, including those arising with the patient present. Ensure all equipment used in the monitoring of patients, environment and source activity maintain a valid calibration. General Provide support to physics computing in radiotherapy.  Write software to the requirements of the department and adapt existing software packages as required.  Monitor and resolve problems on computing systems in radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics. Participate in acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment as appropriate. Oversee work carried out on this equipment and give physics advice and direction as required.  Investigate and resolve complex problems on complex, patient-critical radiotherapy and associated equipment. Managerial Prioritise and manage own work to meet agreed outcomes. Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records. Teaching, training and research Provide practical training to physicists, medics and radiographers in Treatment Planning, QC & Dosimetry, and in Molecular Therapy. Assist with training other staff, as required (e.g. radiation protection advice to nursing staff on wards with molecular radiotherapy in-patients). Instigate and participate in Research and Development projects and clinical audit. Develop and improve equipment and techniques for radiation therapy. Professional Participate in an approved Continuing Professional Development scheme and maintain HCPC registration. Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and their applications in medical and associated fields.  Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further the work of the department. Miscellaneous Ensure compliance with accredited Quality Systems in the areas of work for which the post holder carries responsibility.  Participate in the development and routine operation of quality systems. Carry out all duties in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act, relevant Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Conduct and Local Rules. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Several years relevant experience in Radiotherapy Physics - Several years relevant experience of Radiotherapy Dosimetry and QA - Several years relevant experience of Radiotherapy Treatment Planning - Knowledge of appropriate legislation \[eg IRR, IR(ME)R, BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines\] **Desirable** - Relevant experience in radioisotope therapies - Experience working with Varian hardware and software ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Able to communicate complex, technical material to colleagues and other professionals - Able to organise own workload - Exhibits a keen interest in research and development - Good interpersonal and negotiation skills **Desirable** - Ability to develop software for datamining and dataanalysis. Able to use packages such as MatLAB - Able to lift medium/heavy weights (eg QA equipment) ### Education and Qulaifications **Essential** - (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a physical science or equivalent. - Relevant Masters degree or equivalent - HCPC registered Clinical Scientist - Medical Physics Expert certificate (RPA2000). Or able to achieve within 12 months of appointment (evidence will be required at interview) **Desirable** - Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (or equivalent) ### Personal qualities and values **Essential** - Ability to work as one of a team. - Exhibits personal initiative and responsibility - Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 392.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317011) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 326.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317010) ## 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.