Principal Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy
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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Clinical Scientist to join our Radiotherapy team. The Department completed the replacement of our fleet of linacs in 2022 following the installation of our second Halcyon, and the IT infrastructure was replaced in May 2024. Plans are in place for the expansion of our brachytherapy service following the replacement of our current system with the Bravos treatment unit in January 2026. Additionally, the Trust is working closely with local charities to purchase and install surface‑guided radiotherapy on all four of our linacs.
Main duties of the job
- Take the scientific lead for Quality Assurance (QA) within the Radiotherapy Physics Department, ensuring the QA programme meets the patient and staff safety requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R17) and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
- Act as a Medical Physics Expert under IR(ME)R17 for the Oncology services.
- Lead equipment commissioning during the clinical implementation of new treatment techniques.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern trusts in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role and we are proud of our wide range of development packages to ensure everyone can fulfil their true potential. UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
Details
- Date posted: 10 November 2025
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
- Band: Band 8b
- Salary: £64,455 – £74,896 per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: 205‑7540300
- Job location: Royal Stoke Hospital, Cancer Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke‑on‑Trent, ST4 6QG
Responsibilities
- Scientific lead for QA within Radiotherapy Physics department.
- Act as Medical Physics Expert for Oncology services.
- Lead equipment commissioning for new treatment techniques.
- Collaborate with clinical, scientific and management teams to ensure exemplary cancer service.
Qualifications
- Education: MSc (required); PhD, HSST (desirable)
- Registration: HCPC, RPA2000 MPE (required); HSSR (desirable)
- Experience: Project management, commissioning, team leadership, expert knowledge of equipment, trainer
- Personal qualities: High‑quality application, well‑written, referencing the Trust, surrounding area, JD appropriately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Research Services
