Lead Clinical Scientist (External Beam Planning & Training)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Flexible working hours

Career development support

24-hour confidential counselling

Discounted gym memberships

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a senior Radiotherapy Physics post to lead external beam planning and treatment planning system QA, manage physics staff, and drive projects including equipment commissioning. The role requires HCPC registration as a clinical scientist and extensive radiotherapy physics experience.

The department prepares for a new managed services contract in 2027, with extended day shifts and some weekends. Flexible working hours and NHS benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in a physical science or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist.
• Extensive radiotherapy physics experience.
• Experience at level 8 or equivalent in applying physics to complex radiotherapy situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the external beam planning service to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Take lead responsibility for treatment planning system quality assurance.
• Coordinate Radiotherapy Physics resources and support patient treatments.
• Provide expert advice to ensure compliance with legislation on ionising radiation and radioactive materials.
• Lead and manage Radiotherapy Physics staff in the area.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Project management

Communication

Education

Honours degree in physical science

Job description

This senior post sits in the Radiotherapy Physics section at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, leading specialist physics work in its specified areas. The postholder takes lead responsibility for external beam planning and treatment planning system quality assurance, while managing physics staff and running projects such as equipment commissioning. The department is preparing for a new managed services contract in 2027, with extended day shifts and some weekends. Fit depends on HCPC registration as a clinical scientist and extensive radiotherapy physics experience.

What the job involves

• Lead the external beam planning service so that it is safe and accurate
• Take lead responsibility for treatment planning system quality assurance
• Coordinate Radiotherapy Physics resources and support patient treatments in specified areas
• Give expert advice to keep services compliant with legislation on ionising radiation and radioactive materials
• Lead and manage other Radiotherapy Physics staff in the area
• Manage projects, including commissioning new equipment or specialist techniques
• Set up systems of work for effective and optimised service delivery
• Support other areas of Radiotherapy Physics when required
• Act as a role model for the NNUH PRIDE values and inclusive behaviours

Qualifications

• Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in a physical science or equivalent

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist

Experience

• Extensive experience, equivalent to level 8, applying physics to highly complex radiotherapy situations
• Extensive experience across a broad range of Radiotherapy Physics clinical services

Skills & knowledge

• Making judgements and decisions affecting patient care from scientific data

Other

• Acting as an effective role model for the NNUH PRIDE values
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What’s offered

• NHS benefits and discounts
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Support in career development
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Discounted gym memberships
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work