Job Description

Are you looking for a role with increased responsibility? There is a vacancy for a Principal Clinical Scientist based in the Radiotherapy Physics Department at the Royal Preston Hospital.
You will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of 17 clinical scientists, 12 dosimetrists, 8 engineers and a quality manager. In addition to this we also currently have 3 STP trainees and looking to actively recruit apprentice engineers in to our team.
You will already be a HCPC registered as a clinical scientist and have or close to gaining Medical Physics Expert certification by RPA2000.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and motivated clinical scientist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will work in the Imaging and Clinical Computing section and act as a Medical Physics Expert within the wider radiotherapy department.
This is an opportunity for an individual with a strong background in clinical computing to support management of a wide range of radiotherapy systems. The successful applicant will also collaborate with the Trust IT department to ensure effective system and data governance, ensuring safe delivery of state-of-the-art radiotherapy.
You will also provide MPE level support and take part in wide ranging clinical duties from treatment planning and quality control to research and innovation.
About us
Rosemere Cancer Centre is on the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Royal Preston Hospital site and provides an external beam radiotherapy service for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria (1.6 Million population). The centre has:

• Eight clinical Elekta linacs (including two Harmony Pro linacs), all with Vision RT surface guided technology, CBCT, flattening filter free treatment capability and equipped with Response ABC system.
• Two dedicated Philips Big Bore CT scanners with Vision RT surface guided technology.
• MOSAIQ and SYNERGISTIQ(TM).

• Treatment planning is conducted on Pinnacle throughout the department. Some treatment planning is also being carried out on Raystation.
• Independent VMAT plan verification is carried out using Sun Nuclear DoseCHECK.
• Rosemere is commissioned to provide SABR for primary lung tumours and oligometasteses (non-spine and spine, lung, liver and adrenal) in addition to intracranial SRS.
• Exciting developments include:

• Commissioning and implementation of Monaco treatment planning system to replace Pinnacle.
• Commissioning of our first Elekta EVO linac currently being installed.
• Evaluation of Sun Nuclear PerFRACTION for pre-treatment and in vivo QA.
• Roll out use of Vision RT surface guided technology for all sites. System already in use for all palliative, breast, lung and prostate patients as a result we are offering tattoo-less radiotherapy for some of these sites.
• Implementation of Elekta ONE Smart View

Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year Per annum/Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
438-PB3539
Job locations
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Preston
PR2 9HT
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached for details of main responsibilities. Being Caring and Compassionate
Being caring and compassionate is at the heart of everything we do, it is about understanding what each person needs and striving to make a positive difference in whatever way we can. Recognising Individuality
Appreciating differences, making staff and patients feel respected and valued. Seeking to Involve
Actively gets involved and encourages others to contribute and share their ideas, information, knowledge and skills in order to provide a joined up service. Building Team Spirit
Working together as one team with shared goals doing what it takes to provide the best possible service. Taking Personal Responsibility
Individuals are accountable for achieving improvements to obtain the highest standards of care in the most professional way, resulting in a service we can all be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached for details of main responsibilities. Being Caring and Compassionate
Being caring and compassionate is at the heart of everything we do, it is about understanding what each person needs and striving to make a positive difference in whatever way we can. Recognising Individuality
Appreciating differences, making staff and patients feel respected and valued. Seeking to Involve
Actively gets involved and encourages others to contribute and share their ideas, information, knowledge and skills in order to provide a joined up service. Building Team Spirit
Working together as one team with shared goals doing what it takes to provide the best possible service. Taking Personal Responsibility
Individuals are accountable for achieving improvements to obtain the highest standards of care in the most professional way, resulting in a service we can all be proud of.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• State Registered Clinical Scientist
• Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
• Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)
• Registered as a MPE with RPA 2000

Desirable

• Full membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• PhD or equivalent evidence of research training

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Sufficient experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in the required areas of radiotherapy
• Expert knowledge in one or more aspects of radiotherapy physics
• Experience of planning/implementation of new facilities/techniques/equipment within a team
• Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data
• Working knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety legislation

Desirable

• Involved with the operation of Quality management systems
• Supervision of students and trainees
• Planning / implementation of new facilities
• Basic understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Understanding of research and clinical governance

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Strong scientific leadership
• Clear and articulate communicator of complex scientific concepts
• Record of dissemination / publication of scientific work

Desirable

• Effective collaboration with other organisations
• Successful completion of externally funded research projects
• Previous experience of teaching

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• State Registered Clinical Scientist
• Honours degree in an appropriate physical science
• Postgraduate Degree (e.g. Masters level and above)
• Registered as a MPE with RPA 2000

Desirable

• Full membership of IPEM or other equivalent professional body
• PhD or equivalent evidence of research training

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Sufficient experience to act as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in the required areas of radiotherapy
• Expert knowledge in one or more aspects of radiotherapy physics
• Experience of planning/implementation of new facilities/techniques/equipment within a team
• Knowledge of computer software packages used for analysing and presenting data
• Working knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety legislation

Desirable

• Involved with the operation of Quality management systems
• Supervision of students and trainees
• Planning / implementation of new facilities
• Basic understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Understanding of research and clinical governance

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Strong scientific leadership
• Clear and articulate communicator of complex scientific concepts
• Record of dissemination / publication of scientific work

Desirable

• Effective collaboration with other organisations
• Successful completion of externally funded research projects
• Previous experience of teaching

Skills Required