Principal Physicist - MR-Linac Planning

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Principal Physicist for their new MR-Linac service. You will oversee the adaptive treatment planning process and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge radiotherapy. Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of radiotherapy physics, experience with MR Linac technology, and be HCPC registered. Competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered, including 25 days of holiday and health discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Comprehensive range of flexible health benefits

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017.
• Experience of MR Linac technology.
• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics.

Responsibilities

• Management of all technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities related to the MR Linac.
• Responsible for core planning activities within the MRL team.
• Providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MRL service.

Skills

Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy

Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation

Advanced knowledge of stereotactic planning

Experience with MR Linac technology

Education

Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline

HCPC registration

Job description

London: The Harley Street Clinic (and across the hospital group)

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join HCA Healthcare's new MR‑Linac service, as the Principal Physicist (MR‑Linac Planning). An Elekta Unity MR‑Linac has been installed and is due to go live in Q2 2026.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Physicist (MR‑Linac Planning) is the Medical Physics Expert responsible for developing and overseeing the online adaptive treatment planning process on the Elekta Unity MR‑Linac.

In this role you will work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide cutting edge adaptive radiotherapy.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Principal Physicist youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays)

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Comprehensive range of flexible health

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Management of all technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities as it pertains to the MR Linac

Responsible for the core planning activities within the MRL team

Support in the appropriate course of action in highly complex situations which may impact the service delivery

Providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MRL service

Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
• Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated requirements
• Experience of MR Linac technology

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline

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.