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Principal Physicist - MR-Linac Planning
The Harley Street Clinic
Clinical
Permanent
0052063
Principal Physicist - MR‑Linac Planning
London, The Harley Street Clinic
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience
London, The Harley Street Clinic
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience
We’re looking for a Principal Physicist (MR‑Linac Planning) to join our Radiotherapy Physics team at The Harley Street Clinic, rated Outstanding by the CQC. This role offers a rare opportunity to help shape a brand‑new MR‑guided radiotherapy service from the very beginning. Our Elekta Unity MR‑Linac has been installed and is scheduled to go live this quarter, representing a major step forward in HCA UK’s advanced radiotherapy capability and long‑term investment in innovation, research and patient‑centred care.
As a Principal Physicist MR‑Linac Planning, you’ll act as the Medical Physics Expert for MR‑Linac planning, leading the design, development and clinical implementation of the online adaptive treatment planning workflow. Working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team across our London network, you’ll help define how MR‑guided adaptive radiotherapy is delivered within HCA UK. This is a highly influential role with clear progression into senior leadership, offering scope to drive service development, contribute to research activity and support the future expansion of MR‑Linac services across the hospital group.
As a Principal Physicist in Radiotherapy Physics, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking service supporting oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists and physicists at every stage of the patient pathway. Day to day, you’ll combine expert clinical practice with leadership and strategic oversight, providing assurance, direction and innovation in a complex and evolving area of radiotherapy. From establishing robust planning processes to supporting complex clinical decision‑making, your work will directly influence patient care and the long‑term success of the MR‑Linac 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.
What you’ll do:
- Act as the Medical Physics Expert for MR‑Linac planning, leading the development and delivery of online adaptive workflows
- Take responsibility for the technical oversight of MR‑Linac planning activity, ensuring safe, effective and optimised treatments
- Lead service development initiatives across the MR‑Linac programme in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues
- Provide clinical leadership and expert support in complex situations that may impact service delivery
- Support, guide and develop colleagues working within the MR‑Linac service
What you’ll bring:
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
- Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert for Radiotherapy as defined in IR(ME)R 2017
- A masters degree in a relevant scientific, technical or healthcare discipline
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of ionising radiation and radiotherapy physics
- Advanced experience of stereotactic planning and associated clinical requirements
Why HCA UK?
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 colleagues, 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 Principal Physicist you’ll be eligible for:
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 colleagues, 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 Principal Physicist you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
- 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
- A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
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.
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 individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.
Together we're united
Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.
Learn more about our culture and values and the people who bring them to life.
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