Lead Clinical Scientist
Company: The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Seniority: Senior
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: 4 days ago
- Offer language: English
Job description
Lead Clinical Scientist in Treatment Planning
Band 8a | Northern Centre for Cancer Care | Newcastle upon Tyne
We’re looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist who wants to combine complex treatment planning, scientific leadership and practical innovation.
At NCCC, that means:
- Developing reirradiation pathways, with established cumulative dose assessment and collaborative work on EQD2 optimisation.
- Building on MR-only planning, dedicated MR imaging and advanced treatment techniques.
- Helping bring adaptive radiotherapy and automation into clinical practice.
- Supporting 26 treatment planners, leading developments and mentoring colleagues.
- Tackling clinical and radiobiological problems with people from across disciplines.
Bring your expertise. Help shape what comes next.
Based primarily at NCCC at the Freeman Hospital, with occasional work in Carlisle. 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working open for discussion.
Registered Clinical Scientist and radiotherapy MPE required.
Applicants with imminent MPE submissions should get in touch to discuss options.
Interviews: 11 December 2026
Find out more and apply here
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