Radiotherapy Physicist

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at Poole Hospital, supporting the treatment planning, QA & dosimetry and brachytherapy sections of the department.

Three Truebeams are situated at Poole, with a fourth at our satellite centre in Dorchester. External beam treatment planning is done using Eclipse.

The brachytherapy service at Poole Hospital offers treatment for gynaecological (vault and cervix) and prostate (HDR and LDR), with the intention to offer skin and oesophageal treatments in the future.

We use Mosaiq as the record and verify system.

The department is a reference site for VisionRT and we are involved in early adoption and development work. The successful candidate will be involved in project work across QA, brachy and planning. We are due to replace our fleet of linacs 2028-2032.

Final year STP students are encouraged to apply. Depending on circumstances/project support, we will consider trainees transferring to Poole to complete STP here, with the B7 post commencing following STP.

The use of AI is discouraged in written applications and must not be used at interview. Where used in the initial application, the use and extent of AI generated text must be declared. Candidates must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their skills and values.

Interviews will be in-person to facilitate practical exercises.

To participate in the provision and development of all aspects of the Radiotherapy Physics service, working over the full range of areas. To undertake specialist clinical scientific and technical duties within Radiotherapy Physics.

The postholder will participate in;

• on-going quality control and calibration of all radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics equipment.
• routine provision of all aspects of the radiotherapy treatment planning service.
• brachytherapy (HDR gynae, HDR prostate, Iodine seed) treatments
• commissioning and clinical application of new Radiotherapy equipment and techniques.
• project work developing the service

The postholder will also help train STP and PTP trainees, and following development work train other members of the department.

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Locations: Poole Hospital

Interview date: 2nd and 3rd November 2026

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonny Lee Job title: Head of Radiotherapy Physics Email address: jonny.lee1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 019 2318