Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physicist)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A vacancy has arisen at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Royal Devon & Exeter) and we are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 Clinical Scientist/Radiotherapy Physicist. We welcome applications from HCPC registered individuals and those close to registration.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to the continuing transformation of our Radiotherapy Physics group. They will be expected to act as a Clinical Scientist in all areas of radiotherapy physics.
This is an exciting time to join our friendly team in sunny Devon. We are proud to provide a challenging and supportive environment that fosters continuous professional development and freedom to shape services, with our ambition to become the best in class.
Our Oncology Centre currently houses three matched, fully loaded TrueBEAM Linear Accelerators, a Canon Wide Bore CT scanner, and Eclipse TPS to support the planning of external beam treatments. Treatment workflows are fully paperless and managed using Aria R&V. The department has a well-established SABR programme and boasts an excellent portfolio of clinical trials, both in terms of recruitment and diversity. We have a lively brachytherapy service treating a range of patient indications, with our HDR afterloader.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who can work autonomously but also as part of a wider team. Some out-of-hours work, weekends, and bank holiday working is required. This is shared between all physicists on a rota system. The department also offers flexible working patterns and opportunities to work from home.
The anticipated start date for this position would be September 2025.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week
Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Rob Biggar (Operational Lead Radiotherapy Physicist, 01392 404576 r.biggar@nhs.net)
or Eduardo Villarreal Barajas (Head of Radiotherapy Physics, 01392 402127 eduardo.villarrealbarajas@nhs.net)
Person Specification
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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