Junior Physicist, Radiotherapy Physics

Junior Physicist, Radiotherapy Physics

Closing date: 04 December 2025

There is an exciting opportunity for a talented physicist to gain experience in Medical Physics in the clinical setting. We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable scientist to join the Radiotherapy Physics team at Coventry for a period of 12 months to provide maternity cover. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree and be able to demonstrate the practical and scientific skills required but will not necessarily be experienced in Medical Physics or Radiotherapy. The post will involve carrying out practical tasks to support routine aspect of the service as well as assisting with development projects.

You may be a recent graduate with a demonstrable interest in medical physics, have relevant academic experience and looking to translate to the clinical setting, have experience in industry with skills you wish to transfer to the NHS or just looking to build on your existing experience in radiotherapy physics. A relevant degree and core scientific knowledge relevant to the discipline is required.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of Clinical Scientists led by our Operations Lead to provide scientific services to the Arden Cancer Centre (ACC). We are located on the University Hospital site at Walsgrave which is on the edge of historic Coventry with convenient transport to the city and easy access to rural Warwickshire, the M6 and the M69 motorways.

Duties will include assisting with aspects of all major areas within the department; brachytherapy, dosimetry, quality control and treatment planning.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Provide operational and scientific support to the Radiotherapy Physics service.
• Undertake procedures in accordance with the quality assurance program for Radiotherapy equipment, taking responsibility for the safe use of complex and valuable imaging and treatment equipment. The programme has to be scheduled around equipment availability and must be regularly adapted according to clinical workload and breakdowns.
• Assist with all aspects of the departments activity including dosimetry, quality control, brachytherapy, treatment planning and computer science.
• Assist with collecting and collating data relevant to providing a Radiotherapy Physics service.
• Assist with research projects and departmental developments through analysis, presentation and distribution of scientific data and information.
• Assist with the development of the departments procedures and protocols in accordance with relevant legislation, and produce and maintain documentation.
• Assist with undertaking and documenting risk assessments and audits.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification Qualifications

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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.

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