Principal Clinical Scientist

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics) to provide expert physics support to the radiotherapy department. The post requires state registration and Medical Physics Expert accreditation, with opportunities to work across imaging, radiotherapy and research areas.

You will join a large team of clinical scientists, collaborate with University partners, and contribute to training and development within a dynamic

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• PhD or equivalent R&D experience
• Registered on the RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts

Responsibilities

• The Radiotherapy Physics group provides physics support to Clinical Oncology for Radiotherapy and Specialised Services. The postholder will assist higher grade scientists in delivering scientific support as directed.
• State registered Clinical Scientist and a Medical Physics Expert portfolio (or ready for submission) as defined by ionising radiation regulations for Radiotherapy or Specialised Services.
• Gain broad experience in radiotherapy including brachytherapy and low energy proton treatments; contribute to specialist topics subject to departmental priorities.
• Support flexible working practices to meet service needs and contribute to staff training and development.
• Undertake quality control, dosimetry, and treatment planning activities as required by the unit.

Job description

Site The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool Town Liverpool Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number to progress to shortlisting stage; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [e-mail]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Principal Clinical Scientist (Band 8a), Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust (CCC) is seeking to appoint a Principal Clinical Scientist to provide physics support to the radiotherapy department.

CCC has a large physics department with over 30 clinical scientists involved in the provision of support to either Imaging or Radiotherapy (including low-energy proton therapy), or in academic research. The department has a close working relationship with the Physics Department at the University of Liverpool with whom we collaborate to provide an MSc course in Clinical Science (Medical Physics) as part of the Health Education England’s Scientist Training Programme.

Main duties of the job

The Radiotherapy Physics group is responsible for the physics support to Clinical Oncology for Radiotherapy and Specialised Services within the Radiation Services Directorate. The postholder will be responsible for assisting the Higher Principal and Consultant Clinical Scientists for Radiotherapy and Specialised Services in providing scientific support as directed.

The postholder will be State Registered as a Clinical Scientist, and accredited (or have a portfolio ready for submission) as a Medical Physics Expert as defined by the ionising radiation (Medical Exposure) regulations with respect to some aspects of Radiotherapy or Specialised Services clinical service lines.

The wide range of equipment and different clinical techniques at CCC provides an ideal opportunity to gain a broad experience in all aspects of radiotherapy including brachytherapy and low energy proton treatments. Flexibility exists for staff to become involved in specialist topics, subject to departmental priorities. Physicists are committed to flexible working practices to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusiv e

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
• BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent
• MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent
• PhD or equivalent R&D experience
• Registered on the RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts

Knowledge and Expertise

• Specialist knowledge in radiation physics applied to medicine
• Specialist knowledge of the techniques employed to measure the performance of a range of radiotherapy equipment
• In-depth knowledge of radiation protection legislation in healthcare and biomedical research.
• Evidence of relevant CPD and developing scientific practice
• Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to the specialist area

Experience

• Significant experience in radiotherapy equipment quality control performance tests.
• Significant experience in radiotherapy dosimetry and treatment planning
• Understanding of patient and staff risks arising from radiation exposure for a range of radiotherapy procedures.
• Experience necessary to act as a Medical Physics Expert as defined in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations
• Experience of teaching & training of scientific staff
• Experience of managing staff performance
• Publication of research in a peer‑reviewed journal
• Experience of teaching and training of scientific staff

The cost of processing a new DBS application is met by the successful applicant. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following commencement in post - further details including cost are available from the Recruitment Team. It is a Trust recommendation that candidates requiring a DBS check subscribe to the DBS Update Service - further details are available here - https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service . Candidates who withdraw post‑DBS submission will be invoiced for the full cost of the check including administration fee.

The Trust takes active responsibility for meeting national guidance and legal requirements in relation to our Safeguarding Policy, including local arrangements for the protection of adults at risk.

The Trust is committed to providing high standards of both patient and staff experience. To support us in doing this the Trust, in partnership with Trade Unions has developed and embedded key values and behaviours that all staff are required to demonstrate throughout their employment. The Trust's values and behaviours support the Trust Vision 'to provide the best cancer care to the people we serve' and our Mission 'to improve health and wellbeing through compassionate, safe and effective cancer care'.

We promote and support diversity in our workforce. The Trust have staff networks such as Ethnic Diversity Staff Network, LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Armed Forces Staff Network, MAPLE Staff Network & Menopause Support Group. The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this, including a dedicated Freedom To Speak Up (FTSU) Guardian.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Ann-Marie Lee Job title Higher Principal Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0151 318 8421