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Radiotherapy Physics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Contract End Date 04-09-2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
309-UCLH-6639
Employer
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University College Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£33,094 - £36,195 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/08/2025 23:59

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Radiotherapy Physics Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 4

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Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated person to support the technical and practical aspects of delivering highly complex Molecular Radiotherapy treatments.

The post holder will work as part of a wider team of scientists, technologists, specialist radiographers and nursing staff to support the maintenance of scientific equipment, manage practical radiation protection measures, and ensure patient pathways are maintained efficiently.

If you are interested in developing a career in healthcare science, with a particular interest in the medical use of radiation, this post could be for you! Training will be provided, although scientific qualifications or experience in a healthcare science role would be advantageous. Team working, a practical hands-on approach and flexibility are all key attributes for the successful candidate.

 

This post is also available as a permanent contract. If you are interested in both the permanent and the fixed-term contracts, please do not submit your application twice. Select your preferred option only. You will be then invited to discuss your preferences at the interview stage, and you are welcome to state your interest for both in your application.  
The link to this advert is: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies#!/job/v7388743

Main duties of the job

The Molecular Radiotherapy Service at UCLH delivers around 150 in-patient administrations per year to both adult and paediatric patients. These include I131 for thyroid cancer, I 131 miBG for neuroendocrine cancer, Lu177-Dotatate, and Y90 labelled antibody therapy. Further administrations e.g. I-131 for thyrotoxicosis, 90Y- Microspheres for Selective Internal Radiotherapy are delivered by the Nuclear Medicine department.

Ten protected side rooms are provided in the UCLH building, with six of these in regular clinical use.

 The post holder will be one of a team supporting administration of the radiopharmaceuticals, monitoring and discharge of patients and environmental monitoring.

The successful candidate will work with a variety of healthcare professionals and will need to communicate directly with patients also.  Good communication skills are essential.

 The Molecular Radiotherapy team is actively engaged in research and has close links with UCL. New therapies as part of clinical trials are supported by the service.

Working for our organisation

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 women’s 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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The main role of this post is to provide technical and support to the Molecular Radiotherapy Service.

 

The post holder will work across a number of locations including the Radiotherapy department, Nuclear Medicine Department, Wards and the Radioactive waste store.

The post holder will provide support to the practical and technical processes necessary in the delivery of Molecular Radiotherapy, contributing to the efficiency and safety of the service.

All activities of the post holder will be compliant with relevant national Radiation Protection legislation.

To participate in development and implementation of new techniques.

To participate in audit.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

 

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* 

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. 

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. 

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? 

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Communication • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to relate confidently to all hospital staff

Information processing (IT skills)

Essential criteria
  • Experience with Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to concentrate frequently when subject to unpredictable working patterns
  • Able to deal with distressing circumstances [work involves contact with cancer patients]
  • Flexibility and ability to use own initiative and be innovative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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
Tracy Sullivan
Job title
Principal Physicist
Email address
[email protected]
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