Job summary
Applications are invited for this post in Radiotherapy Physics at Leeds Cancer Centre, based at St Jamess University Hospital. The post sits within the Treatment Planning and Mould Room service and will contribute to the planning of routine and highly complex radiotherapy treatments, routine dosimetry and quality control, and the wider safe delivery of radiotherapy services.

The successful candidate will be an experienced, motivated and clinically focused practitioner able to work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team. The role offers the opportunity to support advanced radiotherapy techniques, clinical trials, service development and innovation within one of the largest radiotherapy centres in the UK.

Main duties of the job
Radiotherapy Physics is part of Medical Physics and Engineering within Leeds Cancer Centre. The department supports a major radiotherapy service treating over 7,500 new radiotherapy patients per year and is equipped with modern technology including 12 Versa HD linear accelerators, MRSIM, Gamma Knife ICON and a Flexitron remote afterloading platform.

You will join a supportive and forward-looking team of technologists, dosimetrists, physicists, radiographers and clinicians with a strong multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Research, innovation and education are central to the service, with opportunities to contribute to development work, advanced SABR pathways, clinical trials, training and ongoing service improvement.

About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: John Lilley Position: Head of External Beam Radiotherapy Physics Email: johnlilley@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 206 7617 Shortlisting Date: 27/08/26 Interview Date: 16/09/26

What you will bring to the role
You will bring experience in radiotherapy treatment planning and the ability to interpret complex clinical planning requests, advise on appropriate planning techniques and produce clinically acceptable treatment plan options. You will be able to work safely and independently, keep accurate records, contribute to quality assurance and routine dosimetry, and support the operation of specialist radiotherapy equipment and systems. The post requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, effective prioritisation and the ability to work collaboratively with medical staff, radiographers, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will also support training, service development, clinical governance and safe high-quality patient care.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Experience
Essential

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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.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.