Senior Proton Beam Therapy Scientist & Clinical Lead

University College London Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) seeks a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee commissioning and QA, and drive innovative radiotherapy techniques while ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage staff, and contribute to national and international profiles through research, collaboration with clinicians, engineers and

Qualifications

• Essential: Physics degree and Masters or higher.
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist required.
• Qualified to act as MPE under IRMER in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge in radiotherapy or PBT physics and safety standards.
• Experience leading radiotherapy physics services and QA programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Proton Beam Therapy Physics service and clinical delivery.
• Provide scientific and managerial leadership; oversee commissioning and QA.
• Develop staff; lead research initiatives; engage with national/international partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Masters or higher degree

HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist

Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IRMER

Doctoral degree (PhD, DClinSci)

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) seeks a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Proton Beam Therapy Physics service. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee commissioning and QA, and drive innovative radiotherapy techniques while ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, manage staff, and contribute to national and international profiles through research, collaboration with clinicians, engineers and