Lead Brachytherapy Physicist & Medical Physics Lead

HCA Healthcare UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Physicist in Brachytherapy to manage the service and support external beam radiotherapy. The candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide scientific support while working within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace culture are emphasized, alongside comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist in the field of radiotherapy physics.
• Able to submit an MPE portfolio within 6–12 months.
• Experience in LDR brachytherapy.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Medical Physics Expert in Brachytherapy.
• Manage the Brachytherapy service and liaise with clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection legislation.

Skills

HCPC registration as a clinical scientist

Experience in LDR brachytherapy

Able to act as an RPS

Tools

Variseed treatment planning software

Eclipse treatment planning software

TrueBeam linacs

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Physicist in Brachytherapy to manage the service and support external beam radiotherapy. The candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide scientific support while working within a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive workplace culture are emphasized, alongside comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a robust pension scheme.