Deputy Proton Therapy Physics Lead (Hybrid)

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester seeks a Deputy Team Leader for Proton Therapy Physics to lead a specialist team delivering proton and photon radiotherapy, supporting clinical trials, and collaborating with Manchester University research groups.

You will supervise trainee scientists, develop treatment planning procedures, and contribute to teaching programmes while maintaining ISO 9001 quality systems and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BSc in Physics; MSc in Medical Physics.
• HCPC registration through ACS Certificate of Attainment or equivalent.
• PhD or evidence of research training.
• IPEM membership or equivalent.
• Proton or photon radiotherapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to proton therapy treatment planning and QC.
• Develop and implement treatment planning software.
• Provide advice to clinicians and radiographers on radiotherapy physics issues.
• Perform quality assurance of proton treatment units and other radiotherapy equipment.
• Supervise trainee clinical scientists in the radiotherapy physics group (Protons).
• Lecture and train postgraduate scientists, radiographers and others.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary team working

Use of radiation monitoring and scan

Use of treatment planning software

Scientific report writing/publication

Data analysis

Clear and articulate communicator

Education

BSc in Physics

MSc in Medical Physics

HCPC registration through ACS Certificate of Attainment

PhD or research training

IPEM membership

Tools

Python

C#

Excel

Treatment planning software

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester seeks a Deputy Team Leader for Proton Therapy Physics to lead a specialist team delivering proton and photon radiotherapy, supporting clinical trials, and collaborating with Manchester University research groups.

You will supervise trainee scientists, develop treatment planning procedures, and contribute to teaching programmes while maintaining ISO 9001 quality systems and regulatory compliance.