Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning)

HCA Healthcare UK; Street; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning) to join their new service at The Harley Street Clinic. This role requires HCPC registration and a master's degree in a relevant field. You will lead and manage planning activities, implement service developments, and provide clinical leadership in a collaborative environment focused on advanced radiotherapy practices. Flexible benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing are key aspects of this opportunity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as per IR(ME)R 2017.
• Masters degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare discipline required.
• Significant knowledge of stereotactic planning and associated requirements is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities for the MR Linac.
• Lead core planning activities within the MR Linac team.
• Implement service developments across MR Linac.
• Provide clinical leadership for staff in the MR Linac service.

Skills

HCPC registration

Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy

Advanced knowledge of ionising radiation

Stereotactic planning experience

Education

Masters degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning)

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 .

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.

Duties:

• 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
• Implement service developments across MR Linac
• 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

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

Essential:

• HCPC registration
• Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
• Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
• Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated requirements

De sirable:

• Experience of MR Linac technology
• Line management experience

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Principal Physicist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our 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 to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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