About this role
Job summary
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) providing radiotherapy treatments to the Trust's population in Derbyshire and Staffordshire. We have 4 Varian linear accelerators (consisting of 1 Halcyon and 3 Truebeam), a superficial X-Ray unit and a well-appointed HDR brachytherapy facility. We utilise SGRT for many of our treatment 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.
Main duties of the job
To act as Medical Physics Expert as defined by legislation (currently IRMER 2017),providing expert advice in relation to radiotherapy.To act as a lead Medical Physics Expert specialising in QA & Dosimetry.Working under the head of QA & Dosimetry to take responsibility for the associated documented protocols and procedures for this area.To 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.Responsibility for the QA side of clinical trials.
Closing date of applications: 20th May 2026
Interview date: 4th June 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications Essential
MSc Medical/Radiation Physics or knowledge equivalent to level of an MSc HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist Honours degree in Physical Science or a relevant equivalent
Desirable
MPE Leadership Management
Experience & Knowledge Essential
To be able to demonstrate the ability to present highly complex technical issues to colleagues including consultant Oncologists. To be able to demonstrate awareness of current and developing technology as relevant to radiotherapy. To be able to demonstrate good scientific practice To be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a team
Desirable
Experience commensurate with practicing as an MPE Experience of Varian Treatment Planning System Medical Statistics
Skills and Ability Essential
To be able to demonstrate the ability to make judgements and decisions affecting patient care based on complex scientific data Demonstrable experience in managing projects and to be able to demonstrate evidence of meeting deadlines To be able to demonstrate proven ability to present scientific papers locally and at national conferences To be able to demonstrate the ability to manage own work, prioritise, delegate and exercise initiative To be able to demonstrate awareness of current and developing technology as relevant to radiotherapy
Desirable
Able to chair technical meetings
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)