Principal Clinical Scientist B8A

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow, Airdrie; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Principal Clinical Scientist to join the Treatment Planning & Imaging Section of Radiotherapy Physics at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Based primarily at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, with occasional work at Airdrie, you will lead clinical science activities and advance radiotherapy imaging and planning capabilities.

You will be HCPC-registered as a Clinical Scientist and hold an MPE certificate from RPA2000, with substantial

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist with substantial experience in Radiotherapy Physics.
• MPE certificate from RPA2000 is required.
• Substantial professional experience specifically within Radiotherapy Physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical science activities within Radiotherapy Physics at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
• Support development and delivery of advanced radiotherapy imaging and planning techniques (e.g., SABR) and VMAT planning.
• Promote clinical excellence and work with multidisciplinary teams to shape future imaging and planning services.

Skills

Clinical Scientist

Radiotherapy Physics

Education

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

MPE certificate from RPA2000

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.

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.