Principal Clinical Scientist 8a

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites applications for a Principal Clinical Scientist within the Treatment Planning & Imaging Section of Radiotherapy Physics at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow.

The post is based mainly at Gartnavel General Hospital with occasional work at the Lanarkshire Beatson satellite site in Airdrie. HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with an MPE certificate is required, with substantial Radiotherapy Physics experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered as a Clinical Scientist.
• MPE certificate from RPA2000.
• Substantial experience in Radiotherapy Physics.

Skills

HCPC-registered

MPE certificate

Radiotherapy Physics experience

Job description

Join one of the UK's largest cancer treatment centres as a Principal Clinical Scientist within the Treatment Planning & Imaging Section of Radiotherapy Physics at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

You'll be working with an outstanding range of technology — thirteen Varian linear accelerators including an Ethos system, four Philips CT radiotherapy simulators, and a Siemens RT MRI Simulator — supporting a full suite of advanced VMAT planning techniques, including SABR across a wide range of clinical sites, with many treatments delivered using FFF technology. Based primarily at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow, with occasional work at our Lanarkshire Beatson satellite site in Airdrie, this is a genuine chance to build specialist expertise at a leading centre, take on real scientific responsibility, and help shape the future of radiotherapy imaging and planning.

You will be HCPC-registered as a Clinical Scientist and hold an MPE certificate from RPA2000, with substantial professional experience specifically within Radiotherapy Physics.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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