Job Description

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
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0115-0048880
Job locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 8BJ
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

Skills Required