Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics

Uhleicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a registered or soon-to-be registered clinical scientist to join Radiotherapy Physics and support the service under a Lead Clinical Scientist. Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, the team uses Varian systems (Halcyon and TrueBeams) with ARIA, Eclipse, and QA processes to deliver safe, high-quality treatments.

You will work with dosimetrists, oncologists and radiographers, cover all radiotherapy physics duties, maintain HCPC

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Physics or relevant subject.
• 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 intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
• Carry out dosimetry calculations and QA.
• Analyse treatment parameters and guide dose distribution.
• Advise staff on treatment plan options and patient setup.
• Assist with brachytherapy dosimetry and quality control.
• Maintain HCPC registration and participate in on-call rota.

Education

First or second class honours degree in Physics or relevant subject

Postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent

State Registration as a Clinical Scientist or expecting to achieve within 12 months

Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge

Job description

Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 08 October 2026

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

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.

About us

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, and
• 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:

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‑vo​vo 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.

Person Specification

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
• Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge

Experience

• 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

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
• Quality system methodology
• Teaching and training skills

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
• Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research
• Knowledge of clinical oncology

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust