Lead Physicist Dosimetry & QA

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Derby is seeking a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) to lead the dosimetry and quality assurance team in radiotherapy physics. You will provide strategic direction and collaborate closely with other physicists to enhance service delivery and research. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, along with proven experience in a radiotherapy setting. This role offers excellent professional development opportunities and includes various staff benefits such as gym membership discounts and onsite fitness classes.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Gym membership discounts

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold Medical Physics Expert certification through RPA 2000.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Proven experience in dosimetry and QA within radiotherapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice in radiotherapy as MPE.
• Lead the dosimetry and QA MPE team.
• Develop protocols for new techniques in radiotherapy.
• Expand SABR service and enhance research activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Radiotherapy expertise

Dosimetry knowledge

Quality Assurance (QA)

Education

Medical Physics Expert certification

Registered Clinical Scientist

Job description

Role Summary

The successful candidate will act as Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and provide leadership and strategic direction in the dosimetry and QA area of radiotherapy physics. The role involves close collaboration with the lead physicist for pre‑treatment and the lead physicist for brachytherapy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB).

Key Responsibilities

• Act as MPE as defined by legislation (currently IR(ME)R2017) providing expert advice in radiotherapy.
• Lead the MPE team specialising in dosimetry and QA, taking responsibility for associated documented protocols and procedures.
• Support the development of protocols and competency frameworks for new techniques.
• Undertake a range of specialist scientific and clinical duties across Radiotherapy Physics.
• Assist in expanding SABR service, introducing adaptive radiotherapy, and increasing research and development activity.

Qualifications

• Medical Physics Expert certificated through RPA 2000.
• Registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience in dosimetry and QA within a radiotherapy setting.

Practical Details

• Band 8b
• Closing Date: 26 January 2026
• Interview Date: 06 February 2026
• Location: Derby, UK

Benefits

• Professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Support from recruitment through to integration into the team.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. We welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer guaranteed interview schemes for veterans and those with disclosed disabilities.

Contact

For application, please use the Trust’s standard recruitment portal. For assistance with alternative formats or application adjustments, contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.