Principal Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy

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West Midlands
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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 4 of our linacs.


Main duties of the job

  • Act at a Principal Clinical Scientist level and work collaboratively with our clinical, scientific and management teams to ensure that the cancer service provided by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is exemplar.
  • Take the scientific lead for Quality Assurance (QA) within the Radiotherapy Physics Department, ensuring that the QA programme meets the safety requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.
  • Act as a Medical Physics Expert, as defined under IR(ME)R17, to 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 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. We pride ourselves on a wide range of development packages that help everyone fulfil their true potential.


UHNM fosters 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 encourage all staff to embrace our values and vision.


Details

Date posted: 03 March 2026


Pay scheme: Agenda for change


Band: 8b


Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 a year (pa)


Contract: Permanent


Working pattern: Full-time


Reference number: 205-7540300-A


Job locations: Royal Stoke Hospital, Cancer Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG


Job description

For greater detail of the post, please see the accompanying job description and person specification.


Person Specification
Education
  • Essential: MSc
  • Desirable: PhD, HSST

Registration
  • Essential: HCPC, RPA2000 MPE
  • Desirable: HSSR

Experience
  • Essential: project management, commissioning, team leadership, expert knowledge of equipment, trainer

Personal qualities
  • Essential: high quality application form, 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. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.


Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.


UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, refer to the NHS Careers website.


Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust


Address: Royal Stoke Hospital, Cancer Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG


Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk


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