Consultant Physicist Head of Radiotherapy Physics Service

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant Physicist to lead the Radiotherapy Physics Service. Responsibilities include providing expert guidance, contributing to research, and managing a team. Applicants should have a Master's in Medical Physics and significant experience in radiotherapy. Competitive salary and opportunities for leadership in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Medical Physics or equivalent experience.
• Corporate Membership of IPEM.
• Advanced knowledge in radiotherapy and service management.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support and leadership for radiotherapy services.
• Contribute to research and development programs.
• Manage and train staff.
• Plan and strategize service delivery.

Skills

Theoretical and practical knowledge in radiotherapy

Project management

Leadership in scientific and clinical settings

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters Degree (MSc) in Medical Physics

Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Secretary of State recognised Medical Physics Expert (MPE)

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Job description

Consultant Physicist Head of Radiotherapy Physics Service

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Are you a dynamic and experienced Consultant Clinical Scientist seeking a leadership role in a cutting‑edge Radiotherapy Physics department?

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Humber Health Partnership, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as Head of Radiotherapy Physics Service, who also has responsibilities as part of the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Divisional Senior Leadership Team and the wider Radiotherapy Operational Delivery Network. This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of radiotherapy services for a population of circa 1 million within the Humber, Coast and Vale region.

About the Role:

As a key member of our Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Division, you will provide managerial and scientific leadership within this innovative Radiotherapy Physics service. You will work closely with the Group Head of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality, safe, and effective service.

Main Duties of the Job

Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of activities, including:

• Providing expert scientific support and leadership for the clinical development of the radiotherapy service.
• Contributing to our research and development programmes, which have attracted national and international recognition.
• Deputising for the Group Head of Medical Physics and Engineering, as directed.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Consultants, Radiographers and technical support staff.
• Managing staff, including appraisals, sickness/absence management and recruitment.
• Responsibility for the training and development of staff across various levels.
• Responsibility for service planning and strategy, including equipment procurement and implementation.

About Us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job Responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Masters Degree (MSc) in Medical Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Corporate Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM).
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC.
• Secretary of State recognised Medical Physics Expert (MPE); e.g. RPA2000 certified.
• Higher Degree (PhD in appropriate subjects).
• Fellowship of IPEM.
• Chartered Scientist (CSci) awarded by professional body.
• Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS) Higher Specialist Scientist Register (HSSR) or equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Highly advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in radiotherapy.
• Both routine provision and operational management of a service or significant section of a service.
• Demonstrable practical experience acting as a Medical Physics Expert for a radiotherapy service.
• Project management for the planning/implementation of new systems or technologies.
• In‑depth working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and similar governance tools.
• Business management experience.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Scientific and Clinical Leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Clear and articulate communicator.
• Multi‑disciplinary working, cross‑professional and institutional.
• Effective collaboration with other organisations such as universities, NHSE organisations.
• Performance of staff reviews and appraisals.
• Be able to work on own initiative.
• Works well within a team.
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
• Participate in standard setting and research projects.
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
• To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care.
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands.
• Facilitate learning of others.
• Proven ability to drive large‑scale change within a clinical service.

Attributes & Other Requirements

• Expert knowledge of radiation physics (radiotherapy and radiation safety) processes, systems.
• Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy processes.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Specialist knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and guidelines.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Good time keeper.
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service.
• Expert knowledge of radiotherapy, radiation safety and imaging systems.
• Basic understanding of NHS finance systems.
• Basic understanding of NHS HR policies and procedures.
• Development of business cases.
• Experience of research and clinical governance.

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.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust