Senior Radiotherapy Physicist & Innovation Lead

Icon UK Limited; Bedlington, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Ignite benefits

Job summary

Icon UK Limited is seeking a Lead Physicist to deliver expert radiotherapy physics support in a modern cancer care environment. You will perform independent physics checks, assist with commissioning and governance, and ensure delivery aligns with UK standards including IR(ME)R and IRR17.

The role requires HCPC-registered status (or equivalent), strong analytical and communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to teaching and service development within a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered clinical scientist or equivalent
• Strong experience in radiotherapy physics
• Experience in treatment planning support
• Proficiency in QA and commissioning
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide independent physics checks on treatment plans and patient-specific QA
• Support commissioning, acceptance testing and implementation of new technologies
• Contribute to regulatory compliance including IR(ME)R and IRR17
• Collaborate with MDTs to support clinical workflows and drive service improvement

Skills

Radiotherapy physics

Treatment planning

QA & commissioning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

HCPC-registered clinical scientist

Tools

Treatment planning systems

QA equipment

Commissioning tools

Job description

Icon UK Limited is seeking a Lead Physicist to deliver expert radiotherapy physics support in a modern cancer care environment. You will perform independent physics checks, assist with commissioning and governance, and ensure delivery aligns with UK standards including IR(ME)R and IRR17.

The role requires HCPC-registered status (or equivalent), strong analytical and communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to teaching and service development within a safety-focused culture.