Lead Clinical Scientist

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Clinical Scientist in Treatment Planning to join the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) at the Freeman Hospital. The role is based primarily at Freeman Hospital with occasional work in Carlisle and is 37.5 hours per week with flexible working arrangements.

You will lead complex treatment planning, mentor 26 treatment planners, and drive innovations in reirradiation pathways, MR-only planning, and adaptive radiotherapy

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Scientist with radiotherapy MPE required.
• Experience leading treatment planning teams in radiotherapy.
• Strong background in adaptive radiotherapy and QA.
• Experience with reirradiation planning and EQD2 optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor 26 treatment planners.
• Develop reirradiation pathways.
• Advance MR-only planning and adaptive radiotherapy in clinical practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across disciplines.

Skills

Complex treatment planning

Scientific leadership

Mentoring colleagues

MR-only planning

Adaptive radiotherapy

EQD2 optimisation

Education

Registered Clinical Scientist

Radiotherapy MPE required

Tools

MR imaging systems

Adaptive planning software

Job description

Lead Clinical Scientist in Treatment Planning

Band 8a | Northern Centre for Cancer Care | Newcastle upon Tyne

We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist who wants to combine complex treatment planning, scientific leadership and practical innovation.

At NCCC, that means:

• Developing reirradiation pathways, with established cumulative dose assessment and collaborative work on EQD2 optimisation.
• Building on MR-only planning, dedicated MR imaging and advanced treatment techniques.
• Helping bring adaptive radiotherapy and automation into clinical practice.
• Supporting 26 treatment planners, leading developments and mentoring colleagues.
• Tackling clinical and radiobiological problems with people from across disciplines.

Bring your expertise. Help shape what comes next.

Based primarily at NCCC at the Freeman Hospital, with occasional work in Carlisle. 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working open for discussion.

Registered Clinical Scientist and radiotherapy MPE required.

Applicants with imminent MPE submissions should get in touch to discuss options.

Interviews: 11 December 2026

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