Clinical Scientist - Radiotherapy Physics (Project Development)

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Clinical Scientist looking for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!, * Flexible Working:We are open to flexible working arrangements to support the service’s operational hours.

• Leadership Development:We encourage and support your professional growth through postgraduate training and role extension opportunities, including access to Trust-established leadership development programs.

• Innovative Environment:Be part of exciting changes within Radiotherapy at the Kent Oncology Centre, including the procurement of AI technologies for organ contouring to improve efficiency across the patient pathway and the implementation of motion management techniques for expanding our well-established SABR service., As a Principal Clinical Scientist and Medical Physics Expert, you will be involved in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service. You will take responsibility for specific projects associated with our equipment replacement and expansion programs and/or take a leading role the multi-disciplinary groups which implement service developments and introduce new techniques.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in all aspects of the radiotherapy physics service

• Specific projects associated with equipment replacement or expansion

• Leading specific service development project as part of a multi-disciplinary group

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of our services

• Proven experience as a Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Physics

• Ability to be appointed as a Medical Physics Expert

• Strong technical expertise in radiotherapy physics and service development

• A commitment to personal and professional development.

Join us in shaping the future of radiotherapy at one of the largest centres in the region. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and grow with us, we would love to hear from you!

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital, Kent Oncology Centre

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ, Maidstone Hospital, Kent Oncology Centre

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

Employer’s website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy Physics

Mark Fleckney

mark.fleckney@nhs.net

01622227023