Senior Physicist
Medical Physicist
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Private Healthcare
Senior Physicist
Private Care at Guys, part of the London Bridge Hospital campus
37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri
Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience
We're looking for a Senior Physicist to join our team at Private Care at Guy's, supporting external beam and brachytherapy services on our London Bridge Hospital campus.
Across our London sites, we provide scientific and technical support to a Radiotherapy service comprising four TrueBeam linacs, a Gamma Knife, LDR prostate brachytherapy, and Molecular Radiotherapy. There has been significant development and investment in the service, including a growing linac-based SABR service and the installation of an Elekta Unity MR-Linac.
The Senior Physicist will play a key role in delivering high-quality radiotherapy physics services, supporting clinical operations, quality assurance, and service development activities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the commissioning and implementation of new techniques, collaborate with colleagues across our central London network, and gain broad experience across all aspects of a modern radiotherapy service.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Key duties
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're 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. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Physicist, you'll be eligible for:
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and in
Private Care at Guys, part of the London Bridge Hospital campus
37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri
Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent upon experience
We're looking for a Senior Physicist to join our team at Private Care at Guy's, supporting external beam and brachytherapy services on our London Bridge Hospital campus.
Across our London sites, we provide scientific and technical support to a Radiotherapy service comprising four TrueBeam linacs, a Gamma Knife, LDR prostate brachytherapy, and Molecular Radiotherapy. There has been significant development and investment in the service, including a growing linac-based SABR service and the installation of an Elekta Unity MR-Linac.
The Senior Physicist will play a key role in delivering high-quality radiotherapy physics services, supporting clinical operations, quality assurance, and service development activities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the commissioning and implementation of new techniques, collaborate with colleagues across our central London network, and gain broad experience across all aspects of a modern radiotherapy service.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
Key duties
- Support the provision of medical physics services within radiotherapy
- Provide scientific support to clinical oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists, and the wider medical physics team
- Contribute to the development and commissioning of new equipment and techniques
- Participate in research and development projects
- Assist in writing reports for new procedures, equipment, and techniques, including commissioning documentation and work instructions
- Participate in routine departmental activities including QA and duty cover
- Support compliance with radiation protection legislation and departmental procedures
- Provide support, guidance, and training to junior staff, trainees, and students
- Collaborate with senior staff and leadership on service improvements and clinical innovation
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in the field of radiotherapy physics
- Experience working within a clinical radiotherapy physics environment
- Awareness of radiation protection responsibilities (RPS experience advantageous)
- Experience with Eclipse treatment planning software, Aria OIS, and TrueBeam linacs
- Experience in LDR brachytherapy and/or Variseed treatment planning software
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're 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. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Physicist, you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- 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 for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and in
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