Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Band 8c

Job summary

The Head of Radiotherapy Physics is responsible for the leadership & management of the Radiotherapy Physics team in the Gloucestershire Medical Physics Department. Radiotherapy Physics provides services to Gloucestershire Oncology Centre so that patients' Radiotherapy can be delivered safely, accurately and efficiently using modern techniques and equipment. The Centre also operates a satellite unit at Hereford County Hospital.

The proposed interview date is 1st April

Main duties of the job

Take responsibility for the delivery of the radiotherapy physics work within the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust including delivery of service at a satellite radiotherapy unit based at Hereford. Assign workstreams to the senior physicists in Radiotherapy.

Advise the Head of Medical Physics on service development requirements for the Radiotherapy Physics section, identifying the financial and other resources needed to implement them.

Identify and advise the Radiotherapy department of developments which it would benefit the radiotherapy service to introduce and advise upon the implementation of new techniques. To liaise with the Clinical Director and the Clinical Lead for Radiotherapy to undertake this work.

To set standards in treatment planning and dosimetry within Medical Physics and Oncology and identify, write and implement policies to ensure that Radiotherapy physics and the Oncology Centre comply with national guidance in these areas.

To be responsible for a robust quality assurance program to ensure safety of patients and compliance with radiation protection legislation and best practice. This includes specification of QA programmes for complex equipment, data integrity & accuracy.

The Post holder will also lead some projects suited to their personal clinical expertise.

About us

At Gloucestershire Hospitals we take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£76,965 to £88,682 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0126

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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