Radiotherapy Computing Applications Specialist
Grade Band 7-8a, Contract Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week (maximum 2 days home/remote). Post reference 387-DT5624-LH.
Location: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).
Salary: £49,387 – £64,750 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.
Job Overview
We are seeking a radiotherapy physicist with strong computing expertise to lead the Scientific Computing Section of the radiotherapy physics unit. The role involves the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure to enable state‑of‑the‑art radiotherapy services and research.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including clinicians, radiographers, medical physicists and clinical engineers.
* Provide clinical and scientific advice in radiotherapy physics.
* Maintain clinical radiotherapy skills such as dosimetry, Gamma Knife and brachytherapy.
* Support staff through training and enforce best practices in computing and data security.
Qualifications and Training
* BSc or equivalent in physics, computer science or engineering.
* Postgraduate qualification (MSc or higher) in a relevant physics/computing/medical physics field or equivalent.
* State registration as a clinical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Proficiency in scripting languages.
* Working knowledge of DICOM.
* High level knowledge of radiotherapy computing systems.
* Experience with basic IP networking, computer security and firewalls.
Professional Requirements
Applicants must be registered with HCPC and possess significant computing experience. Candidates with less experience but with a demonstrated aptitude for computing may be considered at Band 7.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. Flexible working arrangements are supported.
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