Lead Physicist - QA & Dosimetry | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our dynamic, friendly and forward-thinking team as a Lead Physicist (MPE) in QA & Dosimetry, working under the Head of QA & Dosimetry.

The successful candidate will act as MPE and provide leadership and strategic direction in the QA & Dosimetry area of radiotherapy physics, working closely with the Head of QA & Dosimetry.

Ideally you should have registration as an MPE certificated through RPA 2000, and be a registered Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council. However, those with significant experience currently building an MPE portfolio will be considered.

Radiotherapy Physics provides a comprehensive clinical physics service to University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) with 4 Varian linear accelerators (1 Halcyon and 3 Truebeam), a superficial X-ray unit and a HDR brachytherapy facility. The service utilises SGRT for many treatments, including a tattoo-free breast technique.

As we enter into an exciting new round of equipment replacement, we are looking to further develop our SABR service, introduce adaptive radiotherapy and increase our activity in research and development. We are aspiring to become an STP training centre and to participate in the Higher Specialist Scientific Training scheme.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Medical Physics Expert (MedPhEx) as defined by legislation (currently IRMER 2017), providing expert advice in relation to radiotherapy.
• Act as the lead Medical Physics Expert specialising in QA & Dosimetry.
• Work under the Head of QA & Dosimetry to take responsibility for associated documented protocols and procedures for this area.
• Support the development of protocols and competency frameworks for new techniques.
• Undertake a range of specialist scientific and clinical duties to support all sections of Radiotherapy Physics.
• Take responsibility for the QA side of clinical trials.

Closing date of applications: 20th May 2026

Interview date: 4th June 2026

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role.

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