Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics
The closing date is 27 July 2025
Job summary
Bring Your Physics Expertise to an Innovative Radiotherapy Team
Are you a registered Clinical Scientist with a passion for precision, innovation, and patient-centred care? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in cancer treatment using advanced technology and research-led practices?
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at the Beacon Centre, one of the South West's leading radiotherapy services. As part of our supportive and dynamic team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our treatments are safe, accurate, and at the forefront of cancer care.
The Radiotherapy Physics team is moving into an exciting new era as we commission Raystation TPS, you'll play an active role in commissioning and utilising this system through dose data acquisition, plan verification and treatment technique development.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist medical physics support for high-quality radiotherapy treatments.
Conduct complex quality assurance (QA), calibration, and dosimetry procedures on state-of-the-art equipment.
Design and independently verify external beam radiotherapy treatment plans, including IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SABR, and SGRT.
Collaborate with Clinical Oncologists, Radiographers, Dosimetrists, and fellow Scientists to optimise treatment accuracy and patient safety.
Contribute to service development, R&D initiatives, and implementation of innovative treatment techniques.
Act as an Operator under IR(ME)R 2017 and uphold governance and quality standards across the department.
This is an opportunity to work in a patient-focused, research-active NHS department using cutting-edge radiotherapy technology. As a team, we value compassion, teamwork and continuous improvement. You'll be able to develop your career with access to CPD, training and leadership opportunities.
Apply to join our team and be part of a department committed to improving cancer care through innovation, research, and excellence in clinical practice.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-PU-2352
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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