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Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics/Trials
Leicester On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care£49k – £57k / year
Radiotherapy PhysicsTreatment PlanningDosimetryBrachytherapyClinical Trial Management
Requirements
Candidates must have a first or second class honours degree in Physics, a postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD), and HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist. Experience in all areas of radiotherapy physics and a strong understanding of radiation legislation are essential.
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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics/Trials
The closing date is 11 August 2026
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Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated registered clinical scientist to join our friendly team in Radiotherapy Physics, Leicester, and support radiotherapy clinical trials to meet the Trust target of 150 days for clinical trial set up to first patient recruited. The aim is to expediate cancer patient access to trials.
The post holder will follow the Band 7 job description but specialise in clinical trials that involve radiotherapy. They will work under a Lead Clinical Scientist and be expected to work with study initiation, trials preparation work and liaison with national trials organisations such as RTTQA and NPL .
You will join the department, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, at an exciting time. We are a Varian Halcyon/TrueBeam 5-linac centre working to improve patient treatments using modern equipment and techniques. Existing equipment includes the ARIA 18 Oncology management system and Eclipse, Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a recently commissioned Varian Bravos brachytherapy unit housed in a purpose-built Brachytherapy facility.
As a registered clinical scientist, the post holder will be required to cover all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics and work closely with dosimetrists, clinical oncologists and radiographers on trials work.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties Of The Job:
Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy.
Take part in the planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, such as plan QA and governance.
Take part in routine work related to the dosimetry, brachytherapy and other elements of the service.
Work with other radiotherapy physics staff to develop techniques and new ways of working to improve safety, quality and consistency of radiotherapy plan creation and delivery.
About Us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals:
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-8052844-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.
Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.
Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.
Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.
Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.
Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.
Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.
Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.
Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.
Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.
Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.
Maintain HCPC registration.
Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.
Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.
Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.
Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.
Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.
Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.
Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.
Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.
Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.
Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.
Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.
Maintain HCPC registration.
Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Training & Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Jenny Marsden
jenny.marsden3@nhs.net
01162585110
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-8052844-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Clinical Scientist, Radiotherapy Physics/Trials
The closing date is 11 August 2026
Apply for this job
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated registered clinical scientist to join our friendly team in Radiotherapy Physics, Leicester, and support radiotherapy clinical trials to meet the Trust target of 150 days for clinical trial set up to first patient recruited. The aim is to expediate cancer patient access to trials.
The post holder will follow the Band 7 job description but specialise in clinical trials that involve radiotherapy. They will work under a Lead Clinical Scientist and be expected to work with study initiation, trials preparation work and liaison with national trials organisations such as RTTQA and NPL .
You will join the department, based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, at an exciting time. We are a Varian Halcyon/TrueBeam 5-linac centre working to improve patient treatments using modern equipment and techniques. Existing equipment includes the ARIA 18 Oncology management system and Eclipse, Prosoma Virtual Simulation software, 2 wide bore CT scanners with 4DCT (Canon and GE), an XStrahl superficial unit and a recently commissioned Varian Bravos brachytherapy unit housed in a purpose-built Brachytherapy facility.
As a registered clinical scientist, the post holder will be required to cover all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics and work closely with dosimetrists, clinical oncologists and radiographers on trials work.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties Of The Job:
Perform routine and complex treatment planning and checking for external beam radiotherapy.
Take part in the planning aspects of radiotherapy trials, such as plan QA and governance.
Take part in routine work related to the dosimetry, brachytherapy and other elements of the service.
Work with other radiotherapy physics staff to develop techniques and new ways of working to improve safety, quality and consistency of radiotherapy plan creation and delivery.
About Us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We Have Four Primary Goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-8052844-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.
Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.
Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.
Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.
Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.
Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.
Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.
Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.
Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.
Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.
Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.
Maintain HCPC registration.
Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Undertake routine and complex treatment planning for external beam radiotherapy.
Carry out associated dosimetry calculations, in accordance with clinical prescription and agreed procedures.
Analyse requirements and make complex judgements regarding treatment parameters and patient dose effects to produce the required dose distribution over the treatment volume, using computerised planning systems as appropriate.
Advise clinical staff on the effects of various treatment plan options on patient dose distributions.
Discuss and agree approaches with clinical staff to create optimum treatment plans and advise on aspects of the treatment and patient set-up, as required.
Assist with the provision of routine physics support to brachytherapy treatments. Carry out dose calculations and prepare patient dose distributions.
Assist with providing routine support for physics dosimetry and quality control in radiotherapy, according to established protocols.
Undertake dosimetry measurements to a high degree of accuracy with suitable equipment.
Perform quality control and other measurements and procedures on highly complex, expensive (>£1 million) patient-critical equipment.
Perform and advise on dosimetry measurements on patients.
Provide complex advice to clinical staff and support developments in in-vivo dosimetry and mega voltage imaging.
Assist in the maintenance, application and development of treatment planning computer systems.
Provide scientific and technical advice to radiotherapy consultants and other staff regarding the treatment of patients.
Maintain HCPC registration.
Participate in the on-call/bleep Duty Physicist rota.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Essential
Training & Qualifications
- A first or second class honours degree in Physics or relevant subject
- A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent
- State Registration as a Clinical Scientist or expecting to achieve State Registration within the next 12 months
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
Essential
- Experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics.
- Participated in service development
- Treatment Planning experience and personal interest.
- Involvement with quality system Clinical / quality audit Completed research / development projects
Essential
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research.
- Knowledge of clinical oncology.
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional integrity.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Sensitive and considerate to other members of the team.
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working.
- Quality system methodology Teaching and training skills.
Essential
- Understanding of all relevant areas of radiotherapy physics Understanding of current radiation legislation, codes of practice and external recommendations in radiotherapy.
- Knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy.
Essential
- Positive attitude to safety and quality culture.
- Self motivated
- Efficient time management.
Other requirements specific to the role
- Smart, casual, neat appearance. Physically able to use VDUs and undertake radiation measurements.
Essential
- A first or second class honours degree in Physics or relevant subject
- A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent
- State Registration as a Clinical Scientist or expecting to achieve State Registration within the next 12 months
- Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
- Experience in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics.
- Participated in service development
- Treatment Planning experience and personal interest.
- Involvement with quality system Clinical / quality audit Completed research / development projects
- Understanding of specific areas of current radiotherapy research.
- Knowledge of clinical oncology.
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional integrity.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Sensitive and considerate to other members of the team.
- Positive attitude to multidisciplinary working.
- Quality system methodology Teaching and training skills.
Essential
- Understanding of all relevant areas of radiotherapy physics Understanding of current radiation legislation, codes of practice and external recommendations in radiotherapy.
- Knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy.
Essential
- Positive attitude to safety and quality culture.
- Self motivated
- Efficient time management.
- Smart, casual, neat appearance. Physically able to use VDUs and undertake radiation measurements.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For Questions About The Job, Contact:
Head of Radiotherapy Physics
Jenny Marsden
jenny.marsden3@nhs.net
01162585110
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
358-8052844-CHU
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreePostgraduate Degree
Skills
Radiotherapy PhysicsTreatment PlanningDosimetryBrachytherapyClinical Trial ManagementQuality AssuranceRadiation LegislationClinical OncologyVarian HalcyonVarian TrueBeamARIA Oncology Management SystemEclipseProsoma Virtual SimulationIn-vivo DosimetryMega Voltage ImagingHCPC Registration
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