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Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics
The closing date is 08 October 2026
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated registered, or soon to be registered, clinical scientist to join our friendly team in Radiotherapy Physics, Leicester.
The post holder will participate in all aspects of the service under a Lead Clinical Scientist, but have scope to develop their own interests within the scientific service.
You will join the department, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, at an exciting time. A second Varian Halcyon linear accelerator will join our existing fleet (3 TrueBeams and 1 Halcyon) to improve patient treatments using modern equipment and techniques. Existing equipment includes the ARIA 18 Oncology management system and Eclipse with Rapidplan, Per Fraction, Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a Varian Bravos brachytherapy unit housed in purpose-built Brachytherapy facility.
As a registered clinical scientist, the post holder will be required to cover all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics and work closely with dosimetrists, clinical oncologists and radiographers.
Main Duties Of The Job
- Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy.
- Take part in the planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, such as plan QA and governance.
- Take part in routine work related to the dosimetry, brachytherapy and other elements of the service.
- Work with other radiotherapy physics staff to develop techniques and new ways of working to improve safety, quality and consistency of radiotherapy plan creation and delivery.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
- Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.
- Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.
- Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.
- Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.
- Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.
- Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
- Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.
- Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.
- Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.
- Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.
- Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.
- Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.
- Maintain HCPC registration.
- Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.
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Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Training & Qualifications
- A first or second class honours degree in Physics or relevant subject
- A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent
- State Registration as a Clinical Scientist or expecting to achieve State Registration within the next 12 months
Experience
- Experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics
- Participated in service development
Communication and relationship skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Professional integrity
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Sensitive and considerate to other members of the team.
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working
Analytical and Judgement skills
- Understanding of all relevant areas of radiotherapy physics
- Understanding of current radiation legislation, codes of practice and external recommendations in radiotherapy.
- Knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
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Skills
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research. Knowledge of clinical oncology
Planning and organisation skills
- Positive attitude to safety and quality culture
- Self motivated
- Efficient time management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
- Smart, casual, neat appearance
- Physically able to use VDUs and undertake radiation measurements.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Desirable
Training & Qualifications
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge
Experience
- Treatment Planning experience and personal interest
- Involvement with quality system Clinical / quality audit Completed research /development projects
Communication and relationship skills
- Quality system methodology
- Teaching and training skills
Analytical and Judgement skills
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research
- Knowledge of clinical oncology
Details
Date posted: 25 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8285334-CHU
Job locations: LRI Osborne Building Leicester LE1 5WW United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: LRI Osborne Building Leicester LE1 5WW United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Jenny Marsden
01162585110
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