Senior Physicist

Senior PhysicistPrivate Care at Guys, part of the London Bridge Hospital campus37.5 hours per week Mon-FriPermanentSalary: Competitive dependent upon experienceWe’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 dutiesSupport the provision of medical physics services within radiotherapyProvide scientific support to clinical oncologists, radiographers, dosimetrists, and the wider medical physics teamContribute to the development and commissioning of new equipment and techniquesParticipate in research and development projectsAssist in writing reports for new procedures, equipment, and techniques, including commissioning documentation and work instructionsParticipate in routine departmental activities including QA and duty coverSupport compliance with radiation protection legislation and departmental proceduresProvide support, guidance, and training to junior staff, trainees, and studentsCollaborate with senior staff and leadership on service improvements and clinical innovationWhat you’ll bring:HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist in the field of radiotherapy physicsExperience working within a clinical radiotherapy physics environmentAwareness of radiation protection responsibilities (RPS experience advantageous)Experience with Eclipse treatment planning software, Aria OIS, and TrueBeam linacsExperience in LDR brachytherapy and/or Variseed treatment planning softwareWhy 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 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 youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt 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 individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: – We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr…