Principal Physicist (MR-Linac & SABR)
London: The Harley Street Clinic (and across the hospital group)
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits
Advert Closing Date: 19th September, 2025 with interviews expected to be held w/c 29th September, 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to join HCA Healthcare’s new MR-Linac service, as the Principal Physicist (MR-Linac & SABR). An Elekta Unity MR-Linac, which is currently under construction, is due to go live in Q1 2026.The Principal Physicist (MR-Linac & SABR) is the Medical Physics Expert responsible for developing and overseeing medical physics aspects of the stereotactic radiotherapy (SABR) service across the the Elekta Unity MR-Linac and conventional linac platforms.In this role you will work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide cutting edge adaptive radiotherapy and highly accurate SABR treatments on all platforms..
Duties:
1. Management of all technical aspects of medical physics as it pertains to the MR Linac and SABR services
2. Responsible for the technical accuracy of SABR treatments across the MR-Linac and conventional linac platforms
3. Implement service developments across the MR Linac and SABR services
4. Support in the appropriate course of action in highly complex situations which may impact the service delivery
5. Providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MR-Linac and SABR services
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
6. HCPC registration
7. Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
8. Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
9. Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
10. Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic treatment planning and associated quality assurance and radiation dosimetry requirements
Desirable:
·Experience of MR Linac technology
·Line management experience
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
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 Principal Physicist you’ll be eligible for:
11. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
12. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
13. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
14. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
15. Group Life Assurance from day one
16. Critical illness cover
17. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
18. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
19. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
20. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
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.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
21. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
22. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
23. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
24. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
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.
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