South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

The closing date is 18 February 2026

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Job summary

The Radiotherapy Physics section of the Department of Medical Physics at The James Cook University Hospital has a vacancy for a Clinical Scientist.

The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the radiotherapy process and will contribute to routine clinical service delivery and the development of new techniques and technologies across all areas of the service.

The department serves a population of 1 million people. It is equipped with 6 Elekta linacs, two Siemens CT scanners and will soon be installing a new kV unit and HDR afterloader. The hardware base is complemented by Mosaiq OIS, Monaco & Raystation and Prosoma virtual simulation software systems. AI tools are increasingly used as part of the department's work and we have ambitions to deliver online adaptive radiotherapy in the future.

Main duties of the job

Applicants for this post should be HCPC Registered as a Clinical Scientist or in a position to achieve registration within 12 months.

We also welcome applications from exceptional individuals able to achieve registration via ACS route 2 within 3 years. Appointment would be under AFC annex 21 rules, following a structured training plan leading to HCPC registration.

About us

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CI-7750206

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
  • Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
  • Good communication skills with all staff groups.
  • Efficient time management.
  • Good report writing and presentational skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
  • STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
  • Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.

Desirable

  • Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
  • To achieve registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completed research and development projects.

Desirable

  • Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.
Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of relevant areas of medical physics applied to radiotherapy physics, imaging, treatment planning and treatment delivery and verification.
  • Evidence of knowledge of current scientific and technological developments in radiotherapy
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
  • Good communication skills with all staff groups.
  • Efficient time management.
  • Good report writing and presentational skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of knowledge of clinical oncology

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • A first or second class honours degree in physics. A postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD).
  • STP training scheme or equivalent postgraduate experience.
  • Registered with the HCPC as a clinical scientist.

Desirable

  • Evidence of attendance at conferences or training courses intended to extend the breadth and depth of knowledge.
  • To achieve registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completed research and development projects.

Desirable

  • Evidence of career progression demonstrating both breadth and depth of experience.

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.

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.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medical Physics

Kevin Burke

kevinburke@nhs.net

01642282573

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CI-7750206

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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