Imaging Lead Clinical Scientist and MPE in Radiotherapy
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Westcliff, SS0 0RY
Salary
£57,528
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
We are looking to appoint an Imaging Lead Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy. In this role you will provide scientific leadership for radiotherapy ima...
- Provide specialist scientific, technical and professional leadership in radiotherapy physics with a particular focus on advanced imaging technologies - supporting online adaptive radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and treatment verification.
- Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) under IR(ME)R, and RPS under IRR- providing expert advice on radiation protection, optimisation and patient dosimetry associated with radiotherapy imaging and treatment.
- Close collaboration with clinical oncologists, therapeutic radiographers, dosimetrists, IT specialists and equipment vendors to ensure imaging systems are fully integrated into clinical workflows.
- To be aware of new techniques in image guidance; and recommend developments to the Head of RT Physics to help inform the departmental strategy.
- To oversee and take a lead in the commissioning of new or upgraded IGRT equipment, leading to the safe and effective implementation into clinical use.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc, MSc in relevant field
- HCPC registration
- MPE (working towards = 1)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in radiotherapy physics with particular reference to Medical imaging applied to radiotherapy
- Knowledge of advanced radiotherapy techniques such as SABR
- ART, SGRT, 4D-CT.
Desirable
- Experience with advanced radiotherapy techniques such as SABR
- ART, SGRT, 4D-CT
Communication skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience presenting at internal/regional or national meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to professional guidance, publications, training materials, or policy documents
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of training staff from a range of backgrounds
Desirable
- Experience of line management
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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