Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy)
The closing date is 19 November 2026

Job summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality radiotherapy services within our Radiotherapy Physics department. You will be actively involved in all aspects of routine service provision, ensuring safe and effective treatment for patients.

Key responsibilities include supporting external beam treatment planning, brachytherapy, and quality assurance processes, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and safety. In addition, you will work collaboratively on project-based initiatives, helping to develop and implement innovative techniques and processes that enhance patient care and advance clinical practice.

This is a dynamic position suited to someone who thrives in a technical, team-focused environment and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Ideally you will be HCPC registered. However, we will consider appointing if you are close to HCPC registration and offer appointment at Annex 21.

Main duties of the job
In this role, you will carry out both standard and complex treatment planning duties, including performing manual calculations and adjustments where required. You will check intricate radiotherapy plans to ensure accuracy and clinical suitability, while providing expert scientific and technical advice to consultants, clinicians, radiographers, and other staff on radiotherapy equipment and advanced treatment procedures.

Your responsibilities will also include performing quality assurance tests on a range of radiotherapy equipment and supporting compliance with dosimetry standards through accurate calibration and timely measurements. Additionally, you will assist in developing processes and work instructions for brachytherapy, QA, dosimetry, and treatment planning, as well as provide support for the computational aspects of Radiotherapy Physics Services, ensuring seamless integration across treatment planning, simulation, therapy equipment, and clinical information systems.

At MSE, the Physics team are very highly involved in the online adapative radiotherapy treatments on Ethos, so you will have the opportunity to work closely on this exciting new technology.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-HC-CAN-SO-0951
Job locations: Southend, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in Physics
• Essential: Relevant MSc or higher degree
• Essential: State registration as a Clinical Scientist, or will achieve in 6 months

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Experience of Radiotherapy Physics
• Desirable: Experience with Eclipse
• Desirable: Experience with Halcyon and/or Ethos Linacs
• Desirable: Experience with Elekta Linacs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Southend, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Nicky Whilde, n.whilde@nhs.net, 03004437416

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