Senior Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy) to join our friendly team of 73 Clinical Scientists and Clinical Technologists. The successful candidate will be involved in all operations of the department including treatment planning, imaging, dosimetry and QA, brachytherapy and will also have dedicated time to pursue department's R&D and quality improvement initiatives. The department has a total of 13 operational linacs comprising 12 Varian TrueBeam linacs (two with HD MLC) and one Varian Ethos System. Fully adaptive treatments on Ethos commenced in January 2026. Treatment planning is performed using Varian Eclipse TPS and doses are independently checked using RadCalc. The department delivers approximately 700 treatment plans per month, predominantly inverse planned, using techniques such as VMAT, IMRT, SABR, TBI, TSE, DIBH, gating, HyperArc and RapidPlan.

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

• One site at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and a satellite centre at Monklands Hospital
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical radiotherapy physics service supporting the safe and effective treatment of cancer patients
• Undertake complex treatment planning, radiation dosimetry and optimisation for external beam and brachytherapy treatments
• Contribute to the commissioning, acceptance testing and quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment and systems
• Act as an Operator under IRMER and ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation and local procedures
• Support clinical developments, service improvements and the introduction of new techniques and technologies
• Provide scientific advice to multidisciplinary colleagues including oncologists, radiographers and nursing staff
• Participate in training, mentorship, research and quality improvement activities within the service

Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience

• First or upper second class honours degree in Physics or an allied subject
• Recognised MSc in Medical Physics or equivalent postgraduate qualification
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist is a requirement. Candidates on a UK accredited training programme (SMCPETS or STP) are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will initially be appointed to Band 6 as a trainee Clinical Scientist, with automatic progression to Band 7 after completing training and gaining HCPC registration
• Specialist knowledge of radiotherapy physics equipment, treatment planning systems and radiation dosimetry
• Experience working within a clinical scientific service, ideally in radiotherapy physics
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and make complex decisions affecting patient care
• Strong communication skills with a commitment to multidisciplinary working and continuous professional development

What We Offer

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equal Employment Opportunity

• NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
• By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.