Principal Physicist - Radiotherapy (National, Home-Based)

Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Principal Imaging Physicist – Radiotherapy with GenesisCare UK?

Join our nationally connected oncology physics team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of radiotherapy imaging across our UK network of specialist cancer care centres.

Please note that this is a national role, with regular travel required to our network of centres around business needs.

The RoleAs our Principal Imaging Physicist – Radiotherapy, you will act as the national technical and governance lead for all radiotherapy imaging practice across GenesisCare UK. This is a senior, specialist Clinical Scientist role with accountability for the quality, safety, optimisation, and regulatory assurance of imaging throughout the radiotherapy pathway.

Your remit spans CT and MR simulation, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), adaptive radiotherapy, MR-Linac imaging, and advanced techniques including SABR, SRS, and 4DCT. You will set national standards, lead optimisation of imaging dose and quality, and ensure consistent, high-quality practice across Varian and Elekta platforms.

This role is deliberately radiotherapy-focused, with diagnostic imaging governance managed separately. You will work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure imaging remains a safe, effective, and forward-looking cornerstone of radiotherapy delivery.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the national technical authority for radiotherapy imaging, including CT simulation, kV/MV imaging, CBCT, MR-Linac imaging, and adaptive workflows

  • Lead governance, quality management, and regulatory compliance for all radiotherapy imaging practice

  • Own the optimisation of imaging dose and image quality, benchmarking practice against national standards and DRLs

  • Design, implement, and maintain national commissioning and QA frameworks for radiotherapy imaging systems

  • Lead the commissioning of new imaging equipment, acceptance testing, baseline QA, and return-to-service following major upgrades or repairs

  • Provide Medical Physics Expert advice under IR(ME)R as it applies to radiotherapy imaging

  • Act as the national escalation point for complex IGRT, imaging performance, and clinical risk issues

  • Support capital programmes, equipment replacement, and service development in radiotherapy imaging and adaptive technologies

  • Provide expert scientific and clinical advice to physicists, radiographers, and clinicians

  • Contribute to national automation and standardisation initiatives within imaging QA and adaptive radiotherapy workflows

  • Maintain professional breadth across the wider Clinical Scientist role to support service resilience and credibility

What You’ll Have

  • HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist (Radiotherapy Physics or Diagnostic Radiology)

  • Certification as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) or working towards certification

  • Extensive post-qualification experience in radiotherapy imaging and IGRT

  • Advanced knowledge of CT simulation, CBCT, kV/MV imaging, MR-Linac imaging, and adaptive radiotherapy systems

  • Proven experience in commissioning and QA of radiotherapy imaging equipment and software

  • Demonstrable expertise in imaging dose optimisation within the radiotherapy pathway

  • Experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections, and governance reviews

  • Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to influence practice without direct line management

  • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, practical guidance
  • A highly organised, self-directed, and accountable approach to work
  • A full UK driving license and access to a car

Why Choose GenesisCareDiscover what’s in store for you when you join GenesisCare UK:

  • 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave
  • Complimentary private medical and dental cover, Employee Assistance Programme, and Income Protection
  • Access to world-class radiotherapy, free for you and your immediate family if required
  • Competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Support for your mental health and wellbeing, including Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing
  • Free parking at most of our centres
  • Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Who We AreGenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality o

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...