Brachytherapy at Guy’s Cancer Centre is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history, and we’re looking for someone who wants to help lead the journey.
As Deputy Head of Brachytherapy Physics, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our service grows and develops over the coming years. You’ll lead a supportive and motivated team, helping people build confidence and develop their skills, while making sure we continue to give patients safe, high‑quality care.
Our service covers a wide range of treatments, including prostate and gynaecological cancers as well as more specialist work. With a major upgrade of our equipment on the horizon, this is a rare opportunity to influence how brachytherapy is delivered in the future.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading people, improving services, and turning ideas into practical changes that benefit patients and staff alike.
In this role, you’ll balance leadership, clinical work and service development. Day to day, you will:
Support and lead a team of physicists, helping them grow and succeed in their roles
Take responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of brachytherapy treatments
Work closely with clinicians, radiographers and other colleagues to plan and review patient treatments
Oversee and check complex treatment plans, stepping in to solve problems when needed
Help maintain and improve the quality and safety of our equipment and processes
Play a key role in upcoming equipment replacement and service development projects
Contribute to teaching, training and mentoring of staff and trainees
Support research, innovation and new ways of working
Alongside this, you’ll step in for the Head of Brachytherapy Physics when needed and help ensure the service runs smoothly.
Guy’s and St Thomas’ is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, with a strong reputation for high‑quality care, research and innovation. We’re proud to be part of King’s Health Partners, working closely with King’s College London and other organisations to improve patient care through research and education.
At Guy’s Cancer Centre, you’ll be part of a friendly, expert team with a strong sense of shared purpose. We value collaboration, respect and continuous improvement, and we actively support staff to develop their careers.
You’ll work in a centre that combines clinical excellence with innovation, where new ideas are welcomed and staff are encouraged to shape the future of services.
This is a senior role where you’ll combine hands‑on clinical work with leadership and service development.
Leadership and management
Support the Head of Brachytherapy Physics and act as their deputy when required
Manage and prioritise work across the team to keep the service running smoothly
Supervise and support colleagues, including performance, wellbeing and professional development
Help recruit, train and mentor staff at different stages of their careers
Clinical and technical work
Lead on complex treatment planning and checking, making sure treatments are accurate and safe
Provide expert advice to clinical teams on treatment approaches and options
Support delivery of brachytherapy procedures, including being present during treatments when needed
Investigate and resolve problems quickly and effectively, especially in time‑critical situations
Help ensure all equipment is working correctly and safely, including testing and quality checks
Service development and innovation
Play a key role in upgrading brachytherapy equipment and shaping future services
Help design and improve processes, making them safer and more efficient
Work with clinical and academic partners to explore new techniques and expand what we offer
Support the safe introduction of new technologies and ways of working
Teaching, training and research
Train and support physicists, radiographers and other staff
Contribute to teaching programmes and professional development activities
Take part in research, audits and service improvement projects
Share knowledge through presentations, teaching or publications
Quality and safety
Make sure all work meets professional standards, regulations and local policies
Support a culture of safety, openness and continuous improvement
Take part in audits and quality assurance activities
