We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced medical physicist, to join a team of physicists, engineers and dosimetrists/technologists in the provision of radiotherapy physics services (Linac, Brachytherapy and Molecular Radiotherapy).You will have achieved state registration or be eligible with equivalent radiotherapy physics experience. Ideally you will be a registered MPE or working towards submitting an application to be registered. You will have a solid background in dosimetry and quality assurance for radiotherapy equipment and have extensive treatment planning techniques. Experience with Brachytherapy and/or Molecular radiotherapy would be an advantage.The work will involve contact with patients and the ability to communicate clearly and sympathetically with patients having a variety of backgrounds is essential. Main duties of the job The main role of this post is to provide senior support to all aspects of the work of the radiotherapy Physics (Photon) Group including QA, dosimetry, treatment planning and checking, Brachytherapy and Molecular radiotherapy and to act as, or work towards acting as, a Medical Physics Expert, as defined in IR(ME)R 2000. The post-holder will also initiate and contribute to developments within the Radiotherapy Physics (Photon) service and contribute to research and teaching. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in womens health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Knowledge and Qualifications Essential • Good First Degree in a Physical Science or equivalent • Relevant Masters or higher degree • STP Training Exit Certificate or equivalent • State Registered Clinical Scientist or eligible Desirable • Corporate Membership of Professional Institute or eligible • Eligible for MPE Registration Experience Essential • Relevant post-graduate experience in Radiotherapy Physics • Relevant experience in Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Quality Assurance, including patient specific checks • Relevant experience in Treatment Planning including VMAT and IMRT techniques and principles • Experience in the clinical environment • Clear understanding of current Codes of practice and dosimetry chain • Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from treatment planning computer system errors, equipment failure, treatment errors and incorrect dosimetry • Knowledge of appropriate legislation [eg IRR, IR(ME)R, ISO 9001:2000, BSI and ISO standards, professional and regulatory body reports and guidelines Desirable • Experience in SABR planning and delivery techniques Skills and Abilities Essential • Experience of a variety of computing systems, programming languages and application packages. Personal and People Development Essential • Evidence of Continuing personal development (CPD) • Willingness to attend courses and keep abreast of developments in the service Desirable • Experience of training junior Staff including doctors and radiographers Specific Requirements Essential • Able to vary working hours to meet needs of the department • Able to work shifted hours/unsociable hours • Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns • Flexibility and ability to use own initiative and be innovative