Principal Clinical Scientist 8a

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Liverpool

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GBP 58,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist (Band 8a) to provide physics support to the radiotherapy department in Liverpool. The post emphasizes safe, high‑quality radiotherapy with opportunities to lead quality assurance and staff education.

State registered as a Clinical Scientist and eligible as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R is expected, with broad exposure to radiotherapy equipment and services, including potential involvement in

Qualifications

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist is essential.
BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent required.
MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent required.
PhD or R&D experience is desirable.
RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts desirable.

Responsibilities

Support the provision of quality, safe and effective radiotherapy services.
Assist in management of quality assurance programmes and equipment performance data.
Deliver education and training to staff and patients.
Contribute to continuous improvement of radiotherapy services.
Work as part of the Radiotherapy Physics team to support Clinical Oncology services.

Skills

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

Radiotherapy physics knowledge

Patient safety & quality assurance

Education & staff training

Dosimetry & treatment planning

Education

BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

PhD or R&D experience

RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts

Job description

Job Summary

The closing date is 27 October 2026.

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum.

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).

Reference number: 158-26-259-PHY.

Job locations: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L7 8YA, United Kingdom.

Principal Clinical Scientist (Band 8a)

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Radiotherapy Physics team, you will support the provision of quality, safe and effective radiotherapy, ensuring all clinical and non‑clinical requirements are met. You will assist in the management of quality assurance programmes, maintain equipment performance data, deliver education and training to staff and patients, and contribute to the continuous improvement of radiotherapy services.

About Us

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.

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Details

Date posted: 13 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Pay: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 158-26-259-PHY

Job locations: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, 65 Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L7 8YA, United Kingdom

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

BSc (Hons) Physics or equivalent

MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent

Desirable

PhD or equivalent R&D experience

Registered on the RPA2000 list of Medical Physics Experts

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

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

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of managing staff performance

Publication of research in a peer‑reviewed journal

Experience of teaching and training of scientific staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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