Consultant Clinical Scientist – Equipment & Dosimetry

About the role

The Department of Clinical Oncology in Inverness is seeking a Consultant Clinical Scientist to lead the Equipment and Dosimetry section. You will manage a small team of scientists and technologists, supporting specialist cancer services across the Highlands & Islands.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Equipment and Dosimetry service, ensuring safe and accurate operation of radiotherapy equipment.
• Provide cover for the wider physics team as required in a small department.
• Undertake project work and develop specialised areas of interest.
• Maintain and optimise equipment such as Varian Truebeam linear accelerators and Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT scanner.

Required profile

• Qualified Clinical Scientist (Band 8B) with experience in radiotherapy physics.
• Ability to lead a team and manage service delivery.
• Willingness to work across the department and support multidisciplinary projects.

Required skills

• Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator operation
• Siemens Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT scanner
• RayStation Treatment Planning system
• RayCare Oncology Management System
• AlignRT surface guided radiotherapy
• Radcalc EPID transit dosimetry
• MRI and PET‑CT familiarity

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position within NHS Scotland.
• Opportunity to work in a modern radiotherapy department with state‑of‑the‑art equipment.
• Support for professional development and project work.
• Living in Inverness, a city renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.