Principal Clinical Scientist Treatment Planning 8a

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Principal Clinical Scientist Treatment Planning

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Overview

We are offering an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced senior clinical scientist to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at the Cancer Centre in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

The department has long-standing evidence of research and collaboration, developments in equipment and clinical service, and high commitment to quality and governance; these include implementation of a new and novel treatment for the direct irradiation of rectal cancers using electronic brachytherapy. The department was the first Radiotherapy Centre in the North of England to clinically implement the new Varian Halcyon linac. The department is currently rolling out SGRT on all Linacs, and is excited to undertake further development and research work.

Our commitment to the utilisation of technology includes the advanced use of electronic quality management systems and extensive use of the Varian ARIA system, which have allowed us to implement innovative process management and paperless working. The department was the first Radiotherapy Physics service to gain UKAS accreditation to the emerging BS70000 MPACE quality standard, evidencing that commitment to delivery of high quality clinical service is a core value of the team, and we continue to maintain ISO9001 certification for the entire Radiotherapy service.

Main Duties of the Job

• Lead treatment planning as key member of the Radiotherapy Physics scientific and leadership team, under direction of the Head of Treatment Planning and the Head of Radiotherapy Physics.
• Provide specialist expertise in treatment planning to support safe and effective delivery of radiotherapy across the clinical service.
• Support the ongoing RightSizing of the Radiotherapy service by contributing to increased capacity, extended clinical day, and optimisation of treatment pathways through high-quality, efficient treatment planning.
• Align systems, workflows and processes to meet current and future service demands, including advanced and hypofractionated techniques.
• Support workforce development, training, mentoring and structured programmes, including STP.
• Drive innovation through introduction and optimisation of new planning techniques, technologies and workflows.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of staff, supporting workload coordination, service delivery, and team development; contribute to recruitment, appraisal and workforce planning.

Education and Qualifications

• Master's Degree (MSc) in Medical Physics or equivalent experience.
• Corporate Membership of IPEM.
• Registration as a Clinical Scientist (Radiation Physics) with HCPC.
• Higher Degree (PhD in appropriate subject).
• Chartered Scientist (CSci).

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Extensive experience in routine Radiotherapy provision and operational management of a significant section of a service.
• Act as a certified DHSC Medical Physics Expert (IR(ME)R) for the Radiotherapy Physics department, on behalf of the Trust.
• Specialist knowledge of Radiotherapy processes.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Specialist knowledge of appropriate legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Expert knowledge of Radiotherapy processes and systems.
• Basic understanding of NHS HR policies and procedures.
• Understanding of research and clinical governance.
• Understanding of current NHS strategy as relating to Radiotherapy / Cancer.

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Clear and articulate communicator.
• Multi-disciplinary working, across professional and institutional boundaries.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
• Participate in standard setting and research projects.
• Plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care.
• Prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands and facilitate learning of others.
• Performance of staff reviews and appraisals

Special Attributes

• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Good timekeeper.

Inclusion and Sponsorship

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.

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.