HCA Healthcare UK

Site Physicist- Molecular Imaging and Therapies

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead PhysicistLondon: The Harley Street ClinicFull time: 37.5 hours per weekPermanent ContractSalary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to join The Harley Street Campus (The Harley Street Clinic/Leaders in Oncology Care) in the capacity Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies to provide specialist scientific and technical expertise to support the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of diagnostic, therapeutic and research procedures in accordance with IR(ME)R.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead Physicist youll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0046345

Job locations

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Optimising medical exposures and establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).

  • Defining and overseeing the performance of equipment quality assurance (QA).

  • Conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems, new technologies and techniques.

  • Be responsible for the definitive calibration of the equipment.

  • Advising on equipment, room and installation design

  • Monitoring and ensuring the ongoing surveillance of equipment.

  • Analysing and investigating accidental or unintended radiation exposures.

  • Selecting appropriate equipment for radiation protection measurements.

  • Providing training, guidance and scientific support to practitioners and other staff on radiation safety and best practices.

  • Advise on patient imaging and therapies procedures for standard and non-standard cases

  • Write comprehensive reports for new procedures, equipment and techniques, including commissioning reports and work instructions.

  • Be the radiation protection supervisor (RPS) in his/her area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Optimising medical exposures and establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs).

  • Defining and overseeing the performance of equipment quality assurance (QA).

  • Conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems, new technologies and techniques.

  • Be responsible for the definitive calibration of the equipment.

  • Advising on equipment, room and installation design

  • Monitoring and ensuring the ongoing surveillance of equipment.

  • Analysing and investigating accidental or unintended radiation exposures.

  • Selecting appropriate equipment for radiation protection measurements.

  • Providing training, guidance and scientific support to practitioners and other staff on radiation safety and best practices.

  • Advise on patient imaging and therapies procedures for standard and non-standard cases

  • Write comprehensive reports for new procedures, equipment and techniques, including commissioning reports and work instructions.

  • Be the radiation protection supervisor (RPS) in his/her area.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine to advanced level
  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of PET to advanced level
  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular therapies to advanced level
  • - Practical/programming skills of NM computer systems
  • - Practical skills of imaging equipment, radiation monitors and assay equipment
  • - Evidenced experience in use of PACS, EHR and other key IT systems
  • - Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, national standards, professional and other guidelines, relating to the safe and proper use of radioactive materials (e.g. IR(ME)R, EPR, IRR, ARSAC)

Qualifications

Essential

  • - MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics
  • - PhD or equivalent experience
  • - Membership or fellowship of IPEM or eligible for membership
  • - Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC
  • - Certified as a MPE under RPA 2000
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine to advanced level
  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of PET to advanced level
  • - Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular therapies to advanced level
  • - Practical/programming skills of NM computer systems
  • - Practical skills of imaging equipment, radiation monitors and assay equipment
  • - Evidenced experience in use of PACS, EHR and other key IT systems
  • - Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, national standards, professional and other guidelines, relating to the safe and proper use of radioactive materials (e.g. IR(ME)R, EPR, IRR, ARSAC)

Qualifications

Essential

  • - MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics
  • - PhD or equivalent experience
  • - Membership or fellowship of IPEM or eligible for membership
  • - Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC
  • - Certified as a MPE under RPA 2000

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Radiotherapy Physics

Gregory Smyth

gregory.smyth@hcahealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0046345

Job locations

The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street

London

W1G 8BJ


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