Senior Staff Physicist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious healthcare institution as a Senior Staff Physicist, where you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing radiotherapy services. This exciting opportunity involves leading the management of cutting-edge imaging systems, ensuring the safe delivery of treatments, and contributing to innovative research. As part of a dedicated team, you'll engage with state-of-the-art technology and protocols, making a significant impact on patient care. If you're passionate about advancing medical physics and looking to thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers the perfect platform for your expertise and growth.

Qualifications

• Act as a Medical Physics Expert supporting the Radiotherapy department.
• Lead calibration of imaging equipment and develop protocols.
• Perform dosimetry measurements and provide complex advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA for treatment and imaging equipment.
• Create and review treatment plans and dosimetry records.
• Support training and contribute to research.

Skills

Medical Physics Expertise

Quality Assurance (QA)

Dosimetry Measurements

Imaging Equipment Calibration

Research and Publication

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

MSc in Medical Physics

Tools

Varian Truebeam

Cyberknife

CT Simulator

Eclipse Planning System

ARIA R&V System

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Physicist to join our Medical Physics team at The London Clinic. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary of £62,978 - £73,997 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Staff Physicist will contribute to a team providing comprehensive radiotherapy physics support, including routine quality assurance (QA) for two Varian Truebeam linear accelerators, a dedicated CT-Simulator, and a Cyberknife system, alongside treatment planning system (TPS) QA and general daily physics support.

A key element of this role involves leading the management of imaging systems within the radiation oncology service, specifically for CT Simulator and Varian on-board imaging. This encompasses directing departmental QA, commissioning new imaging equipment, developing and optimising imaging protocols, and delivering comprehensive education and training. The Senior Staff Physicist will ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy treatments and imaging, and will also be expected to support, conduct, and publish research.

The Medical Physics department supports the provision of radiotherapy utilising on-site state of the art equipment. The department operates two matched Varian Truebeam linear accelerators and an Accuray Cyberknife. Imaging support is provided by an in-house CTSim, 3T MRI, and PET/CT. Treatment planning is performed using the Eclipse and Precision planning systems with ARIA R&V system. The service supports stereotactic radiotherapy with Varian HyperArc, motion management including Varian RPM and Surface-guided functionality.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. The London Clinic is an independent, charitable hospital with a dedicated cancer treatment facility at 22 Devonshire Place in London. We are recognised by many organisations for the quality of care we provide, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC), and the JACIE accreditation for our stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy work. We hold an 'Excellent' Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for our cancer centre, the Duchess of Devonshire Wing.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology, and facilities that benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £62,978 to £73,997 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: REQ100035

Job locations: 22 Devonshire Place, City of London, W1G 6JA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The below outlines the key responsibilities of this role. For further information on the requirements of the role, please see the attached details Job Description.

Key Duties:

1. To act (or work toward qualification) as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) supporting the Radiotherapy department.
2. To take a lead responsibility for the calibration of imaging equipment within the department (e.g., CT Simulator, Varian OBI, Cyberknife imaging) and development of the appropriate policies and protocols.
3. Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients. Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and imaging.
4. Undertake, where competent, routine quality assurance for departmental treatment, imaging, and dosimetry equipment.
5. Assist in the maintenance of equipment calibration and dosimetric calibration chain.
6. Interact with engineers, manufacturers, and third-party suppliers to assess equipment status, fault reporting, and new equipment development.
7. Create or review and approve treatment plans, dose calculations, immobilisation devices, shielding, dosimetry measurements, and quality assurance records produced by other staff, as needed.
8. Undertake the independent second check of radiotherapy treatment plans.
9. Support departmental training, dissemination of knowledge, and contribution to wider research and publication.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.