Job summary
Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning)
London: The Harley Street Clinic (and across the hospital group)
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join HCA Healthcare's new MR-Linac service, as the Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning). An Elekta Unity MR-Linac has been installed and is due to go live in Q2 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Physicist (MR-Linac Planning) is the Medical Physics Expert responsible for developing and overseeing the online adaptive treatment planning process on the Elekta Unity MR-Linac.
In this role you will work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide cutting edge adaptive radiotherapy.
About us
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Principal Physicist youll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays)
Private Healthcare Insurance
Private pension contribution
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount
Comprehensive range of flexible health
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of all technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities as it pertains to the MR Linac
Responsible for the core planning activities within the MRL team
Implement service developments across MR Linac
Support in the appropriate course of action in highly complex situations which may impact the service delivery
Providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MRL service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management of all technical aspects of medical physics and planning activities as it pertains to the MR Linac
Responsible for the core planning activities within the MRL team
Implement service developments across MR Linac
Support in the appropriate course of action in highly complex situations which may impact the service delivery
Providing effective clinical leadership for staff working in the MRL service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
- Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated requirements
Desirable
- Experience of MR Linac technology
- Line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
- Advanced knowledge and experience of stereotactic planning and associated requirements
Desirable
- Experience of MR Linac technology
- Line management experience
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Masters degree in relevant scientific, technical, or healthcare related discipline
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.
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.
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).
