Senior Proton Beam Therapy Scientist

Radiotherapy UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service, delivering clinical service, scientific leadership, and research development in radiotherapy.

You will oversee commissioning, QA, staff development, and collaborate with clinicians, engineers and national/international partners to advance proton therapy.

Qualifications

• Good degree in Physics or related subject.
• Relevant Masters or higher degree.
• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Qualified to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge across radiotherapy or PBT physics practices.
• Experience with radiotherapy equipment and clinical applications.
• Doctoral degree or equivalent research experience.
• Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics).
• Leadership and management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service delivery and scientific leadership in Proton Beam Therapy Physics.
• Oversee commissioning and QA programmes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead service improvement, research initiatives and strategic planning.
• Develop staff and collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and partners to advance proton therapy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Research and publication

CPD and teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or相关

Masters or higher degree

HCPC registration (Clinical Scientist)

Medical Physics Expert (IRMER)

Doctoral degree (PhD/DClinSci)

Higher Specialist Scientist Register (Radiotherapy Physics)

Leadership qualification

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service, delivering clinical service, scientific leadership, and research development in radiotherapy.

You will oversee commissioning, QA, staff development, and collaborate with clinicians, engineers and national/international partners to advance proton therapy.