Lead Radiotherapy Physics Scientist - Flexible Hours

East And North Hertfordshire Nhs Trust; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Cost Area Supplement 15%

Flexible working patterns considered

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking a Radiotherapy Physics Lead Scientist to join the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre's radiotherapy physics team in Northwood. You will lead the physics team, oversee treatment planning, machine QA, and staff training to ensure safe, high-quality radiotherapy services for patients.

The role combines development and routine duties, with emphasis on clinical leadership, project management, and adherence to national standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with radiotherapy physics expertise.
• Honours degree in a relevant subject; MSc or higher preferred.
• Completion of scientist training program or equivalent experience.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment planning and checking in external beam, brachytherapy, and stereotactic sections.
• Manage and coordinate projects with the project lead.
• Provide training on treatment planning, machine QA, and related areas; assess staff competency.
• Act as a Medical Physics Expert within Radiotherapy Physics.
• Line manage and supervise staff, including trainees.

Skills

Team leadership

Medical Physics

Project management

Staff training

Quality assurance

Communication

Excel

Word

Access

Radiotherapy physics

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

MSc or higher degree

Scientist training program or equivalent

HCPC registered as Clinical Scientist

Good written and spoken English

MPE registration or within 1 year

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking a Radiotherapy Physics Lead Scientist to join the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre's radiotherapy physics team in Northwood. You will lead the physics team, oversee treatment planning, machine QA, and staff training to ensure safe, high-quality radiotherapy services for patients.

The role combines development and routine duties, with emphasis on clinical leadership, project management, and adherence to national standards and regulations.