Senior Physicist (MR Linac)

HCA Healthcare UK; Street; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Physicist to contribute to the operation of adaptive radiotherapy using the Unity MR-Linac. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree and have experience in radiotherapy planning. Responsibilities include working with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring quality assurance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 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 required.
• Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline.
• Experience with radiotherapy equipment needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operation of medical physics aspects of adaptive radiotherapy.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience of Radiotherapy treatment planning

Experience of working in a clinical environment

Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics

Education

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

Tools

Monaco TPS

Eclipse TPS

Aria OIS

Job description

Senior Physicist (MR‑Linac)

London: The Harley Street Clinic

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

The Senior Physicist (MR‑Linac) contributes to the day to day operation of all medical physics aspects of online adaptive radiotherapy activities using the Unity MR‑Linac at The Harley Street Clinic. As the Senior Physicist (MR‑Linac), you will work in a multi‑disciplinary team providing online adaptive radiotherapy using the Unity MR‑Linac. You will be trained and become locally competent in all areas within MR‑Linac treatment planning, quality assurance, and radiation dosimetry, and will support the development and implementation of online adaptive radiotherapy techniques. This is an exciting time to join the team as we establish the MR‑Linac service and introduce cutting edge techniques and equipment.

What you’ll bring:

Essential:

• HCPC registration
• Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
• Experience of Radiotherapy treatment planning
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Practical experience of radiotherapy equipment (linear accelerators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry)
• Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics

Desirable:

• Experience of Radiotherapy treatment plan checking
• Experience with online adaptive processes and equipment, e.g. MR‑Linacs
• Knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated quality assurance and radiation dosimetry requirements
• Experience of using Monaco TPS
• Experience of using Eclipse TPS and Aria OIS

Benefits

• 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

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 Senior Physicist you’ll be eligible for:

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.

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.

For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Gregory Smyth, Head of Radiotherapy Physics ([e-mail]).