Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Honours Degree in an appropriate physical science, to a minimum of Second Class
• Appropriate post-graduate degree at master’s level, or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience
• The post holder is expected to be a registered Clinical Scientist (HCPC) or be on a pathway where registration is expected in less than 6 months following the agreed start date

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues, including ethical and regulatory considerations
• Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of radiation physics applied to radiotherapy
• Good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, and radiation physics applied to radiotherapy
• Good knowledge & experience of scientific method, data collection, and analysis of data using standard tools and software
• Knowledge of scientific theory, legislation, standards, guidance, and safety principles relevant to the working area
• Good understanding of equipment and process QA, advanced treatment planning, and imaging in radiotherapy development

Desirable

• Experience of performing, publishing & presenting research
• Experience of preparing grant applications
• Good publication record of research in peer-reviewed journal papers

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to interpret complex technical information and undertake complex calculations and data analysis
• Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently
• Good IT skills, appropriate for scientific analysis and presentation of data
• Teaching, training, and mentoring skills
• Experience in research and development, and solving complex problems
• Ability to give specialised scientific and technical advice to colleagues, senior clinicians, and other professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 18 June 2026