Lead Radiotherapy and Proton Therapy Scientist

University College London Hospitals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service. You will provide clinical leadership, strategic direction, and scientific expertise in radiotherapy and PBT physics, driving innovation and high standards of patient safety.

You will lead complex projects, manage staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop advanced proton therapy techniques and contribute to national and international

Qualifications

• Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in radiotherapy.
• Extensive experience in radiotherapy or PBT physics with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with commissioning, QA programmes and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service, overseeing clinical service delivery and staff development.
• Provide high level scientific and technical advice within radiotherapy and PBT physics.
• Drive research, innovation, and service development to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinicians, engineers and academic partners to deliver world‑class proton therapy.
• Support education and training, and raise the national/international profile of UCLH.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Radiotherapy physics

Project management

Research & publication

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Physics degree (1st/2nd class)

Masters or higher degree

HCPC registration

Medical Physics Expert (IRMER)

PhD or equivalent

Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics)

Leadership & management qualification

Tools

Treatment planning systems

Quality Assurance tools

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service. You will provide clinical leadership, strategic direction, and scientific expertise in radiotherapy and PBT physics, driving innovation and high standards of patient safety.

You will lead complex projects, manage staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop advanced proton therapy techniques and contribute to national and international