Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics
University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust
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Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester is inviting a motivated, registered or soon-to-be registered clinical scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
You will cover all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics under a Lead Clinical Scientist, with opportunities to develop your own interests as the department expands its capabilities with a second Varian Halcyon.
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 within the next 12 months.
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses (desirable).
Responsibilities
- Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
- Carry out associated dosimetry calculations per clinical prescription and procedures.
- Analyse requirements and make complex judgments on treatment parameters and dose distributions.
- Advise clinical staff on effects of plan options on patient dose distributions.
- Develop approaches with staff to improve safety, quality and consistency.
- Assist with dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy including brachytherapy.
- Perform dosimetry measurements and ensure accuracy with suitable equipment.
- Maintain HCPC registration and participate in on-call rota.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
- 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.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact,
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive,
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
- 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.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
- 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
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge
- Experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics
- Participated in service development
- Treatment Planning experience and personal interest
- Involvement with quality system Clinical / quality audit Completed research /development projects
- 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
- Quality system methodology
- Teaching and training 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
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research
- Knowledge of clinical oncology
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research. Knowledge of clinical oncology
- Positive attitude to safety and quality culture
- Self motivated
- Efficient time management
- 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
- Smart, casual, neat appearance
- Physically able to use VDUs and undertake radiation measurements.
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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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/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Jenny Marsden
jenny.marsden3@nhs.net
01162585110
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
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