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Radiotherapy Computing Applications Specialist
Grade
Band 7-8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (HW max 2 days per week, Offsite working maybe required)
Job ref
387-DT5624-LH-A
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Haematology and oncology Centre
Town
Bristol
Salary
£49,387 - £64,750 pa pro rata (depending on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/08/2026 23:59

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Radiotherapy Applications Physicist

Band 7-8a

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job overview

We are seeking an experienced radiotherapy physicist with a strong interest and aptitude for working in computing and with radiotherapy digital systems. The successful  candidate will work within and take a senior role within the Scientific Computing Section of the radiotherapy physics unit. There will be a specific focus on automation of 
planning and adaptive radiotherapy techniques through TPS scripting. 

To be appointed at band 8A the applicant requires HCPC registration and MPE status along with significant experience in computing. Appointment at band 7 would be considered for those without MPE registration with support provided to complete this prior to progression. 

The successful applicant will be responsible in collaboration with other members of the SciCom team and a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, Radiographers, Medical Physicists, and clinical engineers for the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure to enable the provision of state-of-the art radiotherapy. 

The successful candidate will maintain their radiotherapy clinical skills in areas such as dosimetry, planning, Gamma Knife, or Brachytherapy, and will contribute to the provision and development of other clinical and technical areas as per the experience  of the candidate.

Main duties of the job

The Radiotherapy Physics Unit (RPU) provides a clinical scientific service to Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) to allow the provision of a radiotherapy service for patients. This covers a five linac external beam radiotherapy centre, HDR  brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and molecular radiotherapy. RPU is also involved in  several research activities and is a beta test and reference site for a range of products. 
The Scientific Computing team (SciCom), managed within RPU, provides a clinical and  developmental IT service to BHOC . 

The post holder is responsible in collaboration with other members of the SciCom team for the design, monitoring, development and support of clinical radiotherapy computing infrastructure to enable the provision of state-of-the-art radiotherapy. They will work closely with other clinical and support teams to specify, delivery, and support key radiotherapy systems.  

The post holder will take a leading role in the TPS scripting team to make best use of the technology available as the radiotherapy service develops with the advent of adaptive radiotherapy techniques. This work will include both streamlining routine work to free 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This job has Computing/Clinical/Scientific/Managerial/teaching and Training/Research and professional responsibilities.

For full details please see the job description attached.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • The post holder must have a BSc or equivalent in physics/computer science or engineering
  • The post holder must have, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant branch of physics/computing or medical physics to the level of MSc or higher, or equivalent
  • State registration as clinical scientist with HCPC

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Competance in a scripting language
  • Working Knowledge of DICOM
  • High level knowledge of radiotherapy computing systems
  • Experience with basic IP networking, computer security and firewalls

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Drew Davie
Job title
Scientific Computing Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

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