University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This role would be a fantastic opportunity for an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to develop their experience and expertise in all areas of Radiotherapy. Pre-registration physicists on recognised training routes who are close to registration would be considered for appointment at a lower band.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

188-CL190625

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role includes supporting the delivery and development of brachytherapy services, QA, planning and commissioning of equipment and new techniques. Dedicated time for R&D work will be given to support the many ongoing projects in the department. Service development and innovation are at the core of our work and staff are encouraged to attend and present their work at National and International meetings. The post holder will also contribute to teaching and training. The department is an accredited training department for Clinical Scientists and Technologists. The clinical service is delivered over 2 sites (Southampton and Basingstoke) and the post holder may on occasions need to travel between centres. Flexible working patterns are supported within the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role includes supporting the delivery and development of brachytherapy services, QA, planning and commissioning of equipment and new techniques. Dedicated time for R&D work will be given to support the many ongoing projects in the department. Service development and innovation are at the core of our work and staff are encouraged to attend and present their work at National and International meetings. The post holder will also contribute to teaching and training. The department is an accredited training department for Clinical Scientists and Technologists. The clinical service is delivered over 2 sites (Southampton and Basingstoke) and the post holder may on occasions need to travel between centres. Flexible working patterns are supported within the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • BSc in Physics or Physical Science (or equivalent).
  • MSc in Medical Physics (or equivalent).
  • Formal training in Radiotherapy Physics to enable State Registration as a Clinical Scientist (or equivalent)X

Desirable

  • Attained Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
  • Chartered Scientist
  • PhD

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of radiation interactions, radiotherapy treatment planning, radiotherapy quality control and radiation dosimetry gained through degree and supplemented through CPD and short specialist courses, scientific meetings and in depth experience.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experienced user of IT software packages.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and disease processes.

Desirable

  • Evidence of presentation and teaching ability.
  • Previous experience of managing a small team of staff.
  • Experience of Advanced Treatment Planning and Dosimetry
  • Experience of training others
Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

  • BSc in Physics or Physical Science (or equivalent).
  • MSc in Medical Physics (or equivalent).
  • Formal training in Radiotherapy Physics to enable State Registration as a Clinical Scientist (or equivalent)X

Desirable

  • Attained Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
  • Chartered Scientist
  • PhD

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of radiation interactions, radiotherapy treatment planning, radiotherapy quality control and radiation dosimetry gained through degree and supplemented through CPD and short specialist courses, scientific meetings and in depth experience.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experienced user of IT software packages.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and disease processes.

Desirable

  • Evidence of presentation and teaching ability.
  • Previous experience of managing a small team of staff.
  • Experience of Advanced Treatment Planning and Dosimetry
  • Experience of training others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics)

Jen Lowe,

jennifer.lowe@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

188-CL190625

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA


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