Clinical Scientist – Radiotherapy Physics

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GBP 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The James Cook University Hospital, part of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, invites applications for a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics. The role contributes to routine service delivery and future tech development across radiotherapy, imaging and treatment planning.

HCPC registration or progress towards it is required, with a structured training plan and AFC annex 21. The department uses Mosaiq, Monaco, Raystation and Prosoma; online adaptive radiotherapy is anticipated in

Qualifications

Up-to-date knowledge of medical physics as applied to radiotherapy, imaging, planning and delivery.
Awareness of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication with all staff groups.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Good report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

Contribute to routine clinical service delivery and development of new techniques.
Work within a multidisciplinary radiotherapy physics team.
Assist in QA, planning and imaging competencies.

Skills

Clinical radiotherapy knowledge

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Report writing

Education

Honours degree in physics

Postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD)

HCPC registered clinical scientist

STP training or equivalent

Tools

Mosaiq OIS

Monaco

Raystation

Prosoma

Job description

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 07 September 2026

Job Summary

The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a Clinical Scientist.

The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process and will contribute to routine clinical service delivery and the development of new techniques and technologies across all areas of the service.

The department serves a population of 1 million people. It is equipped with 6 Elekta linacs, two Siemens CT scanners, a Fleixtron brachytherapy unit and will soon be installing a new kV unit. The hardware base is complemented by Mosaiq OIS, Monaco & Raystation and Prosoma virtual simulation software systems. AI tools are increasingly used as part of the department's work and we have ambitions to deliver online adaptive radiotherapy in the future.

Main duties of the job

The radiotherapy physics team consists of physicists, mould room technologists, engineers, IT specialists and others. We construct a supportive and engaging atmosphere for qualified and competent individuals to thrive in. Newly qualified staff are required to go through a preceptorship programme which introduces individuals to the trust and runs through our QA, planning and imaging competencies.

Applicants for this post should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or in a position to achieve registration within 12 months.

We also welcome applications from exceptional individuals able to achieve registration via ACS route 2 within 3 years. Appointment would be under AFC annex 21 rules, following a structured training plan leading to HCPC registration.

About Us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.

Details

Date posted

10 August 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

328-CI-8080186

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Good communication skills with all staff groups.
Efficient time management.
Good report writing and presentational skills

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology

Essential

Qualifications & Training

A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.

Desirable

Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
To achieve registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

Evidence of completed research and development projects.

Desirable

Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
Good communication skills with all staff groups.
Efficient time management.
Good report writing and presentational skills

Desirable

Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology

Essential

Qualifications & Training

A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.

Desirable

Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
To achieve registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist within 12 months of appointment

Essential

Evidence of completed research and development projects.

Desirable

Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough