Lead Physicist

Icon UK Limited; Bedlington, Newcastle upon Tyne; In loco; GBP 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Ignite benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Icon UK Limited is seeking a Lead Physicist to deliver expert radiotherapy physics support in a modern cancer care environment. You will perform independent physics checks, assist with commissioning and governance, and ensure delivery aligns with UK standards including IR(ME)R and IRR17.

The role requires HCPC-registered status (or equivalent), strong analytical and communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to teaching and service development within a safety-focused culture.

Competenze

• HCPC-registered clinical scientist or equivalent
• Strong experience in radiotherapy physics
• Experience in treatment planning support
• Proficiency in QA and commissioning
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Mansioni

• Provide independent physics checks on treatment plans and patient-specific QA
• Support commissioning, acceptance testing and implementation of new technologies
• Contribute to regulatory compliance including IR(ME)R and IRR17
• Collaborate with MDTs to support clinical workflows and drive service improvement

Conoscenze

Radiotherapy physics

Treatment planning

QA & commissioning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

HCPC-registered clinical scientist

Strumenti

Treatment planning systems

QA equipment

Commissioning tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Physicist to deliver expert scientific support across the radiotherapy pathway within a modern, high-performing cancer care environment. This role combines hands-on physics with involvement in commissioning, innovation and governance, ensuring safe, effective and timely treatment delivery in line with UK Regulatory Standards (including IR(ME)R and CQC). We looking for a HCPC-registered clinical scientist (or equivalent) with strong experience in radiotherapy physics - particularly treatment planning support, dosimetry, QA and commissioning - alongside excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

You will be a collaborative team player with a commitment to safety, continuous impr ovement and the ability to contribute to teaching, service development and a positive, inclusive culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide independent physics checks on treatment plans across a range of techniques and perform patient-specific QA measurements and independent dose verification
• Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and implementation of new technologies, maintaining robust change control and documentation
• Contribute to regulatory compliance including IR(ME)R and IRR17, incident investigation, and quality governance processes
• Collaborate with MDTs to support clinical workflows, provide training and drive continuous service improvement and innovation

Annual Leave

We offer 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)

Salary Sacrifice Pension

We offer an auto-enrolment pension from day 1 with a standard contribution of 5% employee, and 4% employer. You can also opt to enhance your contribution to 6%, to which the employer will also contribute 6%.

Life Assurance

We offer a life assurance scheme equivalent to 3 x your annual salary.

Wellbeing

The wellbeing of our people is extremely important to us, and we therefore offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme which offers holistic wellbeing support from fully accredited counsellors and psychotherapists, in the form of on-demand advice and counselling for our people and their immediate family. This service covers mental health concerns, financial worries and physical health anxieties.

Reward & Recognition

All staff have access to our 'Ignite' benefits platform where you will have instant access to savings, cashback and reloadable vouchers for hundreds of leading retailers and brands.

Location

Icon UK are proud to be opening a Cancer Centre in Newcastle. The facility is custom-built and will provide state of the art oncology services to our patients. The centre will offer the following services:

• Radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Diagnostic Services

The centre is based in Bedlington, just north of Newcastle.

Company Introduction

Icon is a leading integrated healthcare provider with global reach across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, the United Kingdom and Germany.

The Group is built on a strong but simple mission – to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.

We bring together all aspects of comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, pharmacy, chemotherapy and sterile compounding, research and theranostics to deliver a true end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients internationally.

Icon Group was established in 2015 and the businesses that form Icon have been pillars of the Australian and ASEAN healthcare community for decades. In 2024, Icon expanded into the UK by bringing Pharmaxo Group into the Icon family, alongside a strategic partnership with Nuffield Health and it’s first cancer centre in Wimbledon, Icon Cancer Centre London. In 2025, we announced our strategic partnership with Evidia in Germany.

With our operations expanding across the globe, this role offers a valuable opportunity to join the team and make an impact.

At the heart of Icon, there is a clear set of values that guide how work, make decision and support one another every day. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of a culture that not only talks about its values, but brings them to life in a meaningful way.

Experience

We looking for a HCPC-registered clinical scientist (or equivalent) with strong experience in radiotherapy physics - particularly treatment planning support, dosimetry, QA and commissioning - excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills