Principal Clinical Scientist in Preston inPreston PUBLISHED FRI 16 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section

Are you looking for a role with increased responsibility? There is a vacancy for a Principal Clinical Scientist based in the Radiotherapy Physics Department at the Royal Preston Hospital.

You will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of 17 clinical scientists, 12 dosimetrists, 8 engineers and a quality manager. In addition to this we also currently have 3 STP trainees and looking to actively recruit apprentice engineers in to our team.

You will already be a HCPC registered as a clinical scientist and have or close to gaining Medical Physics Expert certification.

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled and motivated clinical scientist to join our multidisciplinary team at the Rosemere Cancer Centre radiotherapy department. You will work in the Imaging and Clinical Computing section and act as a Medical Physics Expert within the broader radiotherapy department.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong background in clinical computing and data analysis to support management of a wide range of radiotherapy systems including treatment planning systems (Pinnacle, Raystation and Monaco), oncology management system (Mosaiq), quality control systems (Suncheck, QAtrack+), treatment delivery and support systems (Limbus, ProKnow, SGRT, XVI). The successful applicant will also collaborate with the Trust IT department to ensure effective system and data governance, ensuring safe delivery of state-of-the-art radiotherapy.

You will bring together the data generated from multiple systems in order to provide solutions to support decision making including in a-priori treatment planning as well as adaptive radiotherapy with a vision for evaluating clinical outcomes. You will also use data to inform and optimise quality assurance practice, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care.

About us

See attached Job Description for details of main responsibilities.

Being Caring and Compassionate

Being caring and compassionate is at the heart of everything we do, it is about understanding what each person needs and striving to make a positive difference in whatever way we can.

Recognising Individuality

Appreciating differences, making staff and patients feel respected and valued.

Seeking to Involve

Actively gets involved and encourages others to contribute and share their ideas, information, knowledge and skills in order to provide a joined up service.

Building Team Spirit

Working together as one team with shared goals doing what it takes to provide the best possible service.

Taking Personal Responsibility

Individuals are accountable for achieving improvements to obtain the highest standards of care in the most professional way, resulting in a service we can all be proud of.