Principal Physicist - Brachytherapy

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Principal Physicist to manage Brachytherapy services in London. This full-time role includes supporting clinical teams and ensuring compliance with radiation regulations. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and experience in LDR brachytherapy, as well as proficiency in treatment planning software like Variseed and Eclipse. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist in the field of radiotherapy physics.
• Able to submit an MPE portfolio within 6–12 months.
• Able to act as an RPS.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE).
• Provide scientific support for clinical oncologists.
• Develop and commission new equipment and techniques.
• Lead research and development projects.

Skills

HCPC registration as a clinical scientist

Experience in LDR brachytherapy

Experience with Variseed treatment planning software

Experience with Eclipse treatment planning software

Knowledge of radiation protection regulations

Tools

Variseed

Eclipse

Aria OIS

TrueBeam linacs

Job description

Principal Physicist – Brachytherapy

Location: The Harley Street Clinic, 35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ

Role: Leading Brachytherapy service; support external beam radiotherapy. Full time, 37.5 hrs per week, Permanent, Competitive salary.

About HCA Healthcare

One of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK we are one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in treatments, technology and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE)
• Provide scientific support for clinical oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists and the rest of the medical physics team.
• Be responsible for the development and commissioning of new equipment and techniques.
• Propose, lead and participate in research and development projects.
• Write comprehensive reports for new procedures, equipment and techniques, including commissioning reports and work instructions.
• Define and participate in the routine tasks within the department including QA, duty cover etc.
• Advise the Head of Radiotherapy Physics, Medical Physics Leads, and wider business.
• Take ownership of all ongoing physics matters in their area of work.
• Be responsible for delegated radiation protection matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, organising RPA and EA audits and ensuring compliance with IRR, EPR and IR(ME)R regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist in the field of radiotherapy physics.
• Able to submit an MPE portfolio within 6–12 months.
• Experience in LDR brachytherapy.
• Able to act as an RPS.
• Experience with Variseed brachytherapy treatment planning software.
• Experience with Eclipse treatment planning software, Aria OIS and TrueBeam linacs.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), with option to buy or sell leave.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.