• Job Description

  Req#: C9384-25-0550?language=en&page=570&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS - RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS

  Are you educated to diploma level (preferably in a scientific/engineering discipline) with an interest in delivering excellent cancer care? Are you ready to take on a role to provide technical and administrative support within a forward-thinking and technically-advanced department? If so, then why not become part of our excellent Radiotherapy Physics team at St Luke's Cancer Centre?

  This post will assist the radiotherapy physicists in delivery of brachytherapy and radiotherapy. You will provide technical and administrative support for the clinical radiotherapy service across prostate brachytherapy, computerised treatment planning, in-vivo dosimetry and machine QC. On occasion, attendance at the satellite unit at East Surrey Hospital may be required.

  Prospective candidates are invited to contact Liz Adams, Head of Radiotherapy Physics on 01483 406650 or Mel Cunningham on 01483 406660 for informal discussion and further information. Alternatively email liz.adams@nhs.net / mcunningham1@nhs.net.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide support to the radiotherapy physics team in technical and administrative aspects for delivery of the brachytherapy and radiotherapy clinical services.

  About us

  Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

  We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

  The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

  Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

  Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

  A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

  Details

  Date posted

  27 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,857 to £30,570 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  384-SB-EMF18682

  Job locations

  Royal Surrey County Hospital – St Luke’s Cancer Centre

  Egerton Road

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

  To work within radiotherapy physics and support technical and administrative aspects of the delivery of both external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.

  Key tasks will be;

  Assisting in the preparation of radioactive Iodine-125 seed implants for prostate brachytherapy and attendance at theatre sessions to support the multi-disciplinary team in the implantation procedures.

  Supporting the radiotherapy in-vivo dosimetry programme.

  Importing and outlining patient images in preparation for the clinician.

  Providing administrative support to ensure smooth running of the patient pathway.

  Performing routine QC measurements for radiotherapy and brachytherapy equipment.

  Providing administrative support to develop and maintain the departments electronic document management system.

  Supporting the management of personal radiation dosimetry monitoring

  Participate in audits

  The post holder is required to work flexibly to suit clinical need within the hours of 08:00 to 19:30. Based at Guildford, there may be an occasional requirement to attend the Royal Surrey satellite radiotherapy unit at East Surrey Hospital. Note that there will be duties that involve direct contact with the patient.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

  To work within radiotherapy physics and support technical and administrative aspects of the delivery of both external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.

  Key tasks will be;

  Assisting in the preparation of radioactive Iodine-125 seed implants for prostate brachytherapy and attendance at theatre sessions to support the multi-disciplinary team in the implantation procedures.

  Supporting the radiotherapy in-vivo dosimetry programme.

  Importing and outlining patient images in preparation for the clinician.

  Providing administrative support to ensure smooth running of the patient pathway.

  Performing routine QC measurements for radiotherapy and brachytherapy equipment.

  Providing administrative support to develop and maintain the departments electronic document management system.

  Supporting the management of personal radiation dosimetry monitoring

  Participate in audits

  The post holder is required to work flexibly to suit clinical need within the hours of 08:00 to 19:30. Based at Guildford, there may be an occasional requirement to attend the Royal Surrey satellite radiotherapy unit at East Surrey Hospital. Note that there will be duties that involve direct contact with the patient.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to Diploma level or equivalent
  • Two A levels, or equivalent, including Maths or Physics
  • Five GSCEs or equivalent, including Maths and English

  Desirable

  • BSc Degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Radiography, Physics, Biomedical Science or related topic

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
  • Basic understanding of radiotherapy
  • Use of computerised treatment planning systems
  • Some knowledge of standard human anatomy on CT scans

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to Diploma level or equivalent
  • Two A levels, or equivalent, including Maths or Physics
  • Five GSCEs or equivalent, including Maths and English

  Desirable

  • BSc Degree or equivalent in Therapeutic Radiography, Physics, Biomedical Science or related topic

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of radiotherapy techniques
  • Basic understanding of radiotherapy
  • Use of computerised treatment planning systems
  • Some knowledge of standard human anatomy on CT scans

  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 details

  Employer name

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Surrey County Hospital – St Luke’s Cancer Centre

  Egerton Road

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Surrey County Hospital – St Luke’s Cancer Centre

  Egerton Road

  Guildford

  GU2 7XX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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