Clinical Scientist -Principal Radiotherapy Imaging

Job summary

Job Summary Applications are invited for 1.0 WTE Band 8B post of Principal Clinical Scientist in the Radiotherapy Physic Section of the Dept. Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Leeds Cancer Centre, St Jamess University Hospital. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Clinical Scientist in Radiotherapy Imaging to play a leading role in advancing imaging innovation within radiotherapy services. This is a senior leadership position combining clinical service delivery, research & innovation (R&I), and operational management, supporting the strategic direction of the Radiotherapy Imaging section while ensuring excellence in day-to-day service provision. The successful candidate will work closely with the Radiotherapy Physics Research Lead and Lead for Radiotherapy Imaging and Clinical Innovation to translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice and optimise patient treatment pathways.

Main duties of the job

Why you should join our Team The Leeds Cancer Centre is a major centre treating over 7800 new radiotherapy plans per annum. The centre is equipped with the latest technology, including 12 Elekta Linacs, 3 Philips CT-Sims, 1 Philips MR-Sim, VisionRT SGRT and the RayStation treatment planning system. The service also has a Flexitron HDR remote afterloading platform for advanced image guided brachytherapy, an I-125 prostate brachytherapy service and supports intracranial SRS on a Gamma Knife ICON. The Radiotherapy Imaging section is undergoing an exciting transformation with a strengthened leadership structure designed to support growth, innovation, and service sustainability. Radiotherapy Physics Research Lead/RT Imaging Lead: Strategic leadership and R&I direction Deputy Lead RT Imaging, R&D (this post): Operational management and clinical oversight Lead for RT Imaging Clinical Innovation: Operational management and oversight of radiotherapy imaging R&I Imaging Team: A multidisciplinary group delivering advanced radiotherapy imaging services This structure ensures strong alignment between strategy, research, and clinical operations, enabling continued advancement of imaging-led radiotherapy. Leeds offers an exceptional quality of life, a vibrant cultural, music and sporting scene, excellent transport links, and easy access to the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.