Lead Radiotherapy Planning & QA Scientist | Flexible Hours

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

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.