Application Specialist – Medical Physics – South UK
As an Application Specialist – Medical Physics (AKA Application Physicist) for this specialist provider of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging technologies, you’ll support customers in hospitals across the UK&I (Southern UK focus), supported by experienced colleagues who’ll train and mentor you.
- You’ll demonstrate, install, train users, provide technical support on, and service, an advanced range of radiotherapy hardware and software. This includes patient and machine QA devices, AI-driven software for mapping tumours, and a linac connected SGRT system.
- Installing and servicing the SGRT system is the main hands-on part of the role: two to three days on site at a time, sometimes working up a stepladder with tools, with a colleague alongside you at first. This varied, hybrid role is part application specialist and part field service engineer.
- As an Application Specialist, you’ll build loyal relationships with Medical Physicists / Radiotherapy Physicists / Clinical Scientists, Clinical Technologists, Radiotherapy Physics and Dosimetry teams. Taking a sincere interest in their work and how these solutions improve clinical practice.
- A large portion of your time is spent at home on admin, learning and remote technical support and training. You’ll average one night away from home per week, with structured training, supplier courses and shadowing from your colleagues.
COMPANY
- A specialist distributor of medical technologies in radiation oncology and medical imaging, working with global manufacturers to support NHS hospitals, universities, research institutes and private healthcare providers across the UK. This customer-focused organisation provides thorough training and support to customers and employees, with a positive team spirit.
REQUIREMENTS
- A physics, medical physics, or medical radiation physics degree (BSc, MPhys or MSc), ideally graduated within the last year or two, making this a good first step for recent graduates. Applicants currently on, or who’ve recently left, the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) are also welcome to apply. No radiotherapy knowledge needed as full training will be provided, but a physics focused degree is key.
- A genuine interest in hands-on engineering and computing/IT alongside the physics itself. You’ll be happy using tools and working at height to install complex hardware, as well as installing and configuring software. In addition, a presentable, articulate communicator who is comfortable talking to physics teams and enjoys helping others.
- A can-do, keen, and motivated attitude. This role is as much about attitude as it is about technical depth. You’ll be trained in the specifics.
- Based in the South UK with a full driving licence, ideally with good road links e.g. London, Crawley, Oxford, Reading, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Swindon, Cardiff, and Bristol. We will consider other locations south of Birmingham.
PACKAGE
- Salary guide: up to £30-35,000 (negotiable), a company car or £7200 annual car allowance, bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, etc.
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