Head of Radiotherapy Physics

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist to lead the Radiotherapy Physics team. This senior role involves scientific leadership, extensive experience in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning, and strategic development of the workforce. Ideal candidates must be HCPC registered and possess a PhD in Radiotherapy Physics, with strong management and communication skills. Join a dedicated team passionate about improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning and Physical Dosimetry Services.
• Competence to act as a Medical Physic Expert.
• Operational management experience in a scientific service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Radiotherapy Physics Section in delivering scientific and technical support.
• Conduct scientific and technical research and development.
• Provide support services to external organisations.

Skills

Software development

Strategic thinking

Communication

Motivating staff

Time management

Education

Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject

Relevant MSc or higher degree

PhD or equivalent experience in Radiotherapy Physics

State Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Due to the imminent retirement of the current Head, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Scientist to lead our Radiotherapy Physics team. The successful candidate will be an experienced scientist working at consultant level with extensive experience in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning and Physical Dosimetry Services, and competence to act as a Medical Physic Expert. They will have a strong interest in providing both scientific leadership and strategic workforce development for the radiotherapy team in a very rewarding senior position. We are committed to providing our patients with outstanding care and seek a clinical scientist who shares this vision.

The Radiotherapy Physics Team is a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Engineers, Clinical Scientists, Dosimetrists and Allied Health Professionals. They work very closely with the Clinical Radiotherapy Team and the Trust RPAs. The team is involved with all aspects of the equipment life cycle from supporting business cases/bids for innovative equipment, to commissioning it and overseeing regular safe use. There is a strong commitment to training and to innovation, research and development.

Interviews will take place between 26th November and 5th December.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will lead the Radiotherapy Physics Section in the delivery of comprehensive highly specialist scientific and technical support services to the Clinical Radiotherapy Department. They will lead scientific and technical research and development in the field of radiotherapy physics, in support of the clinical priorities of the Radiotherapy Department. They will also be responsible for providing scientific support services to external organisations under service level agreements.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviours.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good (1st or 2nd class) Honours degree in a relevant subject
• Relevant MSc or higher degree
• PhD or equivalent experience in Radiotherapy Physics
• State Registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Desirable

• HSTT or Equivalent Training
• Project Management‑accredited training
• RPA 2000 Certificate of Competence to act as a Medical Physics Expert
• Fellowship of a Professional Society (e.g. IPEM)

Experience

Essential

• Operational management of a scientific service to a substantial radiotherapy department
• Experience of leading a service part of an associated cancer network
• Experience as a physicist in charge of a scientific/technical service within a large complex organisation planning and implementing service developments
• Thorough understanding of risk management,
• Project management experience

Desirable

• Project management –accredited training

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical treatment planning, radiotherapy imaging and radiobiology applied to radiotherapy.
• Detailed knowledge of national Cancer Plan and the impact on radiotherapy physics
• Comprehensive/substantial knowledge of Health & Safety, Ionising Radiation Regulations.
• IT risk and security knowledge, ability to communicate and negotiate with IT professionals.

Desirable

• Detailed Knowledge of Medical Devices Guidelines (including software and AI)
• Detailed knowledge of IT networks and server infrastructures

Skills

Essential

• Able to write software, design databases and spreadsheets.
• Able to configure and operate complex treatment planning systems (equivalent to CAD)
• Strategic thinker and organiser with an ability to articulate a clear vision.
• Able to communicate complex information across professional boundaries.
• Able to present complex scientific information to large groups.
• Able to motivate highly qualified professional staff. Excellent Negotiation skills. Teaching skills up to post‑doctoral level.
• Proactive, reliable, conscientious Team worker.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated with a positive attitude.
• Good time management.
• Professional appearance and manner (work involves patient and visitor contact).
• Competent and confident in the clinical environment.
• Evidence of personal development, scientific innovation and original published work.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)