Job Summary
A 5‑year fixed‑term, 0.5 WTE Band 8A position for a Principal Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics at Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital. The post holder will act as the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) and provide specialist expertise to the Radiotherapy Imaging Group, support other radiotherapy physics areas, and lead research and innovation activities.
Main Duties
* Act as the Medical Expert under the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
* Provide expert advice on dosimetry, radiation protection, imaging, planning and technology to radiotherapy services.
* Lead equipment installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, QA and QC across radiotherapy technologies, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife and imaging.
* Supersede and deputise for Section Heads or senior physicists and supervise staff.
* Teach and train clinicians, radiographers, scientists and students; contribute to academic programmes and professional development.
* Develop and implement new techniques and technologies, lead clinical service improvement and participate in research and clinical trials.
* Maintain compliance with IR(ME)R, radiation safety legislation and local rules.
About Us
Leeds Cancer Centre is a leading UK radiotherapy centre, delivering over 7,800 new treatment plans annually. Our Medical Physics and Engineering department champions clinical excellence, innovation and patient‑centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
Location
St. James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Salary and Contract
Band 8a, £55,690 to £62,682 a year. Fixed‑term, 5‑year part‑time contract, flexible working available.
Requirements
Qualifications (Essential)
* Good (1st or 2nd class) honours degree in a relevant subject.
* MSc or equivalent in radiotherapy physics or equivalent field.
* State registration as a Clinical Scientist.
* Advanced expert level experience in radiotherapy physics, including external beam planning, imaging, brachytherapy or Gamma Knife.
* Management and supervision skills.
Experience (Essential)
* Acting as Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R within radiotherapy.
* Expert knowledge in radiation physics, radiation dosimetry, computing, planning and technology.
* Proven experience in equipment acceptance, commissioning, QA and QC.
* Knowledge of radiation protection, safety legislation, and patient risk management.
Skills & Behaviours (Essential)
* Professional conduct, courtesy and respect for staff and patients.
* Strong decision‑making ability in stressful situations.
* Flexibility and capacity to manage variable workload.
* Positive attitude to change and continuous improvement.
* Compliance with Occupational Health and workplace safety requirements.
Desirable
* PhD and experience in research and grant design.
* Recruitment, interviewing and appraisal experience.
* Knowledge of CT, PET‑CT, MRI, ultrasound imaging and software development tools.
* Stakeholder engagement with external contractors and partners.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.
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