Job Summary
The core purpose of the post is to support all areas of the radiotherapy scientific service at an MPE level and to lead agreed scientific developments within the allocated sub specialism. The post holder will actively contribute to all areas of routine clinical service and assist the Head of Radiotherapy Physics and Deputies as required.

Main duties of the job
The core purpose of the post is to support all areas of the radiotherapy scientific service at an MPE level and to lead agreed scientific developments within the allocated sub specialism. The post holder will actively contribute to all areas of routine clinical service and assist the Head of Radiotherapy Physics and Deputies as required.

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications and ExperienceEssential

• Honours degree (1st or 2nd class) in Physical Science
• Postgraduate M.Sc. degree in Medical Physics OR knowledge equivalent to that level
• Corporate member of IPEM OR knowledge/experience equivalent to that level
• HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist
• Approved as an MPE under RPA2000
• Minimum 6 yrs experience post-registration

Desirable

• Ph.D.

Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• Able to act as an MPE in all areas of Radiotherapy Physics
• Formal management of junior scientific and technical staff
• Implementation of service developments
• Managing/conducting research and innovation projects leading to peer-reviewed publications/presentations
• Design/delivery of advanced practical and theoretical training to a wide range of staff
• Experience with Varian Treatment Machines and Aria/Eclipse
• Experience with Quality Control on a variety of machines/equipment
• Experience with Treatment Planning (checking, planning etc.)
• Experience with Treatment Machines and OIS/TPS from manufacturers other than Varian

Desirable

• Practice as an accredited MPE in a UK Centre
• Strong publication and presentation record (>3 Radiotherapy Physics in last 3 years)
• Experience with Halcyon/Ethos platforms
• Experience with online and offline IGRT
• Experience with Adaptive Radiotherapy Platforms & Tools (e.g. Ethos/EVO and DIR, synthetic CT tools)
• Scripting/programming experience (e.g. ESAPI, C++, Python)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.